Search Results - "Lia, Riccardo P."
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Temperature is a common climatic descriptor of lachryphagous activity period in Phortica variegata (Diptera: Drosophilidae) from multiple geographical locations
Published in Parasites & vectors (18-02-2020)“…The drosophilid Phortica variegata is known as vector of Thelazia callipaeda, the oriental eyeworm native to Asia that has become an emergent zoonotic agent in…”
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Geographic distribution of the V1016G knockdown resistance mutation in Aedes albopictus: a warning bell for Europe
Published in Parasites & vectors (05-08-2022)“…Colonization of large part of Europe by the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is causing autochthonous transmission of chikungunya and dengue exotic…”
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Prevention of canine leishmaniosis in a hyper-endemic area using a combination of 10% imidacloprid/4.5% flumethrin
Published in PloS one (25-02-2013)“…Dogs are the main reservoir hosts of Leishmania infantum, the agent of human zoonotic visceral leishmaniosis. This study investigated the efficacy of a polymer…”
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Diagnosis of Canine Vector-Borne Diseases in Young Dogs: a Longitudinal Study
Published in Journal of Clinical Microbiology (01-09-2010)“…Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) pose a diagnostic challenge, particularly when a dog is coinfected with more than one pathogen. The purpose of this study…”
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Therapeutic efficacy of milbemycin oxime/praziquantel oral formulation (Milbemax®) against Thelazia callipaeda in naturally infested dogs and cats
Published in Parasites & vectors (19-05-2012)“…Over the last few decades, canine and feline thelaziosis caused by Thelazia callipaeda eye worms has gained the attention of the veterinary community due to…”
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Gastrointestinal Parasites in Mammals of Two Italian Zoological Gardens
Published in Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine (01-12-2010)“…The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was investigated in mammals housed in two of the main Italian zoological gardens: the Zoo Safari of Fasano…”
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Aberrant laryngeal location of Onchocerca lupi in a dog
Published in Parasitology international (01-06-2016)“…Abstract Onchocerca lupi (Spirurida, Onchocercidae) is an emerging vector-borne helminth that causes nodular lesions associated with acute or chronic ocular…”
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Current status and epidemiological observation of Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida, Thelaziidae) in dogs, cats and foxes in Italy: a “coincidence” or a parasitic disease of the Old Continent?
Published in Veterinary parasitology (30-10-2003)“…Thelazia callipaeda is a spirurid nematode which causes ocular infections in dogs and man and, occasionally, in cats, foxes and rabbits. The intermediate host…”
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Efficacy of Amitraz plus Metaflumizone for the treatment of canine demodicosis associated with Malassezia pachydermatis
Published in Parasites & vectors (05-03-2009)“…This case reports the efficacy of metaflumizone plus amitraz spot-on formulation (ProMeris Duo(R); Fort Dodge) against generalized demodectic mange. A two…”
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Case Report: First Evidence of Human Zoonotic Infection by Onchocerca lupi (Spirurida, Onchocercidae)
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (2011)“…In the past decades, cases of canine ocular onchocercosis have been reported worldwide, particularly in the United States and Europe. Onchocerca lupi,…”
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Ecology of phlebotomine sand flies and Leishmania infantum infection in a rural area of southern Italy
Published in Acta tropica (01-09-2014)“…•The ecology of sand flies in southern Italy was investigated.•Sand fly presence is positively correlated with temperature and saturation deficit.•Sand fly…”
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Phlebotomine sand fly population dynamics in a leishmaniasis endemic peri-urban area in southern Italy
Published in Acta tropica (01-12-2010)“…Mean number of sand flies and variations in monthly temperature and relative humidity in a leishmaniasis endemic urban area of southern Italy. [Display…”
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Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida, Thelaziidae) in wild animals: Report of new host species and ecological implications
Published in Veterinary parasitology (23-12-2009)“…Thelazia callipaeda infects the eyes of carnivores and humans in Far Eastern Asiatic and European countries. Studies have demonstrated the occurrence of T…”
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Diagnosis and risk factors of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus (Nematoda, Strongylida) infection in cats from Italy
Published in Veterinary parasitology (06-05-2008)“…Aelurostrongylus abstrusus (Nematoda, Strongylida) in cats and associated risk factors have been investigated by classical coprology in central (site A) and…”
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The southernmost foci of Dermacentor reticulatus in Italy and associated Babesia canis infection in dogs
Published in Parasites & vectors (18-04-2016)“…Two clustered clinical cases of canine babesiosis were diagnosed by veterinary practitioners in two areas of northeastern Italy close to natural parks. This…”
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New Insights into Morphological and Biological Features of Capillaria aerophila (Trichocephalida, Trichuridae)
Published in Parasitology research (1987) (01-08-2011)“…Capillaria aerophila is a trichuroid nematode affecting the respiratory system of dogs, cats, wild carnivores and, occasionally, humans. Animals become…”
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Spirocerca lupi infection in a dog from southern Italy: an “old fashioned” disease?
Published in Parasitology research (1987) (01-06-2014)“…Canine spirocercosis caused by Spirocerca lupi is a life-threatening helminthic disease featured by severe clinical signs and potential development of…”
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Clinical and laboratory monitoring of dogs naturally infected by Leishmania infantum
Published in The veterinary journal (1997) (01-12-2010)“…The clinical evolution of Leishmania infantum infection in dogs is largely influenced by the host’s individual immune response. Few studies have investigated…”
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Distribution and species-specific occurrence of cyathostomins (Nematoda, Strongylida) in naturally infected horses from Italy, United Kingdom and Germany
Published in Veterinary parasitology (26-02-2010)“…A broad scale study was carried out in 2008 to evaluate the distribution and species-specific occurrence of cyathostomin populations in horse yards from…”
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Efficacy of an in-feed formulation containing ivermectin for the control of intestinal strongyles in captive zebras ( Equus burchelli (Gray, 1824))
Published in Veterinary parasitology (19-04-2010)“…The efficacy of medicated food pellets (containing 10 mg of ivermectin per kg, UNIFEED, Veronesi, Verona, Italy) was evaluated for the control of intestinal…”
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