Publications by authors named "P Martino"
(SP) is a commensal and opportunistic pathogen of skin and mucosal surfaces, isolated from healthy dogs and from canine pyoderma cases. It has recently gained attention due to its increasing antibiotic resistance. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a biological product, obtained through a blood centrifugation process, which has antibacterial properties evidenced by in vitro and in vivo studies conducted in both the human and veterinary field.
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- Leptospirosis is a re-emerging infectious disease affecting humans and dogs, with the seroprevalence in pets in Italy being largely unknown.
- A study conducted in a Milan shelter evaluated 106 dogs and 51 cats for leptospiral antibodies using the microscopic agglutination test, revealing 21.7% of dogs tested positive, while no cats showed antibodies.
- Seropositivity was significantly higher in spring/summer (32.7%) compared to autumn/winter (11.1%), emphasizing the need for ongoing surveillance in shelters to address the zoonotic risks associated with this disease.
The systematic review aimed to systematize the empirical literature on the psychological impact of disability on the siblings of persons with disabilities, to inform research and provide clinical recommendations. Two research questions addressed the review: (1) What are the main psychological constructs investigated in siblings of persons with disability? (2) What is the main role of each psychological construct in siblings of persons with disability experience? The electronic search was conducted in 7 databases and the PRISMA diagram was used. The inclusion criteria were: Papers published in English and in peer-reviewed journals; papers published between January 2014 and June 2024; qualitative, quantitative, and mixed studies; and papers on the psychological impact of disabilities and/or chronic illnesses on the experience of siblings of persons with disabilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBiofouling is the undesirable accumulation of living organisms and their metabolites on submerged surfaces. Biofouling begins with adhesion of biomacromolecules and/or microorganisms and can lead to the subsequent formation of biofilms that are predominantly regulated by chemical signals, such as cyclic dinucleotides and quorum-sensing molecules. Biofilms typically release chemical cues that recruit or repel other invertebrate larvae and algal spores.
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