Infectious animal diseases and zoonosis at the livestock–wildlife-human interface.
Bio-molecular investigations are carried out to detect and genetically characterise viruses infecting both wildlife and livestock, with particular attention to the livestock–wildlife-human interface. The main aims of these researches are to monitor the spread and the genetic evolution of such viruses, and to evaluate the epidemiological role of wildlife in spreading viruses that are relevant for animal and human health. Investigation on emerging viruses of honey bees and other insects are also carried out. In addition, genetic studies of beta-haemolytic streptococci infecting pet animals, livestock and wildlife are carried out to investigate their pathogenetic factors and their ability to infect humans. The results of the investigations are useful to evaluate the suitability of the available diagnostic and preventive tools, and for the development of monitoring, prevention, eradication and control plans of infectious diseases in animals.
Keywords - ENGLISH
zoonosis, wildlife, livestock, virus, beta-haemolytic streptococci, molecular epidemiology
Active participants in the research line (PI last author or *)
Silvia Preziuso
External Collaborations
Maurizio Mazzei, Università di Pisa; Andrew Waller, Intervacc (Hägersten, SE).
Pillar
Animal Health
Macroareas in Animal Health
Biological processes
Relevant research grants (national/international) funding specifically this Research Line
PRIN 2017 "UNderstanding how stress affects honey bee Immunity to manage COlony losses (UNICO)"; PRIN 2010-2011 "Pestivirus in ruminants: emerging viruses, diagnosis and prevention”; PRIN 2008 “Epidemiological, immunohistopathological and bio-molecular evaluation of atypical lentiviruses circulating in Italy”.
Email Address
silvia.preziuso@unicam.it
Link to Relevant Publications