Publications by authors named "Palkovicova K"
Q fever is a re-emerging zoonosis whose epidemiological cycle in ruminants is well defined, while the role of other species (including pets) is still debated. In this study, the serological and molecular prevalence of Coxiella burnetii in a sample of dogs in the Campania region, southern Italy was evaluated. A seroprevalence of 5.
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- A zoophilic dermatophyte, typically known for causing rodent favus, has been associated with human infections from 2016 to 2020, particularly in the Olomouc region, which indicates a potential local outbreak.
- Most human cases of infection were linked to contact with infected cats or dogs, highlighting the importance of direct animal-to-animal transmission.
- Antifungal susceptibility testing revealed that terbinafine, amorolfine, ciclopirox, and efinaconazole were the most effective treatments, while fluconazole and ketoconazole showed reduced effectiveness.
Coxiella burnetii is an intracellular, Gram-negative bacterium and causative agent of Q fever. In humans, the disease ranges mostly from a flu-like illness and self-recovering mild pneumonia to severe meningoencephalitis, myocarditis or endocarditis. Recent molecular and biochemical/immunological advances, along with improved instrumentation, have provided unique insight into the host-parasite interrelationship and revealed previously unknown virulence strategies of C.
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