Genomics Insights into Causing Infection in a Cat with Pyogranulomatous Dermatitis and Panniculitis.

(homotypic synonym: ) represents an ungrouped thermotolerant rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) species occasionally associated with infections and disease in humans. In this report, we describe a case of pyogranulomatous dermatitis and panniculitis due to in an immunocompetent adult cat. To the best of our knowledge, this represents the first report of infection in animals.

Genomics insights into a isolate causing tuberculosis in a captive South American sea lion () from Italy.

Tuberculosis (TB) affects humans and other animals, and it is caused by bacteria within the complex (MTBC). In this study, we report the characterisation of that caused a TB case in a sea lion () kept in an Italian zoo. The animal died due to severe, progressive disorders involving the respiratory and gastro-enteric systems and the skin.

Causing Avian Malaria in Lovebirds () Hosted in an Italian Zoo.

Avian malaria is a worldwide distributed, vector-born disease of birds caused by parasites of the order Haemosporida. There is a lack of knowledge about the presence and pathogenetic role of Haemosporida in Psittacidae. Here we report a case of avian malaria infection in lovebirds (), with the genetic characterization of the species involved.

Transmitted by as a Cause of Avian Malaria in Captive African Penguins () in Italy.

Avian malaria is a parasitic disease of birds caused by protozoa belonging to the genus , within the order Haemosporida. Penguins are considered particularly susceptible, and outbreaks in captive populations can lead to high mortality. We used a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the death due to avian malaria, occurred between 2015 and 2019, in eight African penguins () kept in two Italian zoos located in central Italy, and situated about 30 km apart.

Novel IncFII plasmid harbouring blaNDM-4 in a carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli of pig origin, Italy.

Objectives: To the best of our knowledge, we describe the first evidence in Europe of an MDR, blaNDM-4-positive Escherichia coli isolated from a food-producing animal, harboured by a novel IncFII plasmid of which we report the complete sequence.

Methods: One blaNDM-4-positive E. coli isolated in 2019 from the caecal contents of a fattening pig in Italy was in-depth characterized by combined bioinformatic analysis of Oxford Nanopore long reads and Illumina short reads, for in silico typing, determination of the blaNDM-4 genetic context and full reconstruction of the blaNDM-4-carrying plasmid.

Death of captive-bred vultures caused by flunixin poisoning in Italy.

Among non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) diclofenac is considered the main cause for the decline of vulture populations in the Indian subcontinent since the '90 s. Chemical analysis showed high levels of flunixin (31,350 μg/kg) in beef which three captive Gyps vultures fed on, later dying with severe visceral gout. Levels in dead vultures' organs and tissues ranged from 4 to 38.

Corrigendum: Colistin Resistance Mediated by in ESBL-Producing, Multidrug Resistant Infantis in Broiler Chicken Industry, Italy (2016-2017).

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Colistin Resistance Mediated by in ESBL-Producing, Multidrug Resistant Infantis in Broiler Chicken Industry, Italy (2016-2017).

Colistin-resistance mediated by mobilisable and plasmid-borne genes has emerged worldwide, threatening the efficacy of colistin, a last resort antibiotic increasingly used for treating human invasive infections by multidrug-resistant or extensively drug-resistant . In this study, we report the first evidence of -1-mediated colistin resistance in four multidrug resistant (MDR) out of 324 infantis from the Italian antimicrobial resistance (AMR) monitoring (2001-2017) in broilers and broiler meat. Two were also Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBL)-producing isolates.

Molecular Epidemiology of -Encoded Colistin Resistance in From Food-Producing Animals in Italy Revealed Through the EU Harmonized Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring.

Colistin resistance by mobilisable genes has been described in bacteria of food-animal origin worldwide, which has raised public health concerns about its potential foodborne transmission to human pathogenic bacteria. Here we provide baseline information on the molecular epidemiology of colistin-resistant, -positive and isolates in food-producing animals in Italy in 2014-2015. A total 678, 861 and 236 indicator , Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)/AmpC-producing , and isolates, respectively, were tested for colistin susceptibility.

Prevalence and characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carrying mecA or mecC and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in dairy sheep farms in central Italy.

Between January and May 2012, a total of 286 bulk tank milk samples from dairy sheep farms located in central Italy were tested for the presence of Staphylococcus aureus. One hundred fifty-three samples were positive for S. aureus (53.

Evidence of a Prototheca Zopfii Genotype 2 Disseminated Infection in a Dog with Cutaneous Lesions.

Protothecosis is a disease caused by saprophyte aerobic unicellular algae belonging to the genus Prototheca. In dogs, it mainly occurs as a disseminated form, with initial clinical manifestations often referable to the gastrointestinal tract, followed by typical ocular and neurological signs. So far, Prototheca zopfii genotype 2 infection has been reported in severe forms of disseminated protothecosis, while in dogs has never been associated with cutaneous forms.