Gabriella Testini

TL;DR: The synchrony between the fly population dynamics and the biology of the nematode in the definitive host provides an interesting model for exploring the co-evolution of Thelazia spp.

TL;DR: This study describes, for the first time, the occurrence of O. lupi in the subconjunctival region of the human eye in a patient from Turkey and suggests that this zoonotic parasite should be considered in the differential diagnosis of other eye parasitic infections in humans.

TL;DR: A cross-sectional serological survey for Neospora caninum was carried out on beef and dairy cattle in southern and northern Italy and one of the best predictors of neosporosis seroprevalence was the practice of self-rearing replacement heifers.

TL;DR: Insight is provided on the incidence of certain pathogens infecting young dogs in southern Italy, important diagnostic testing limitations are highlighted, and the use of multiple diagnostic modalities when attempting to confirm a tick-borne infection in an individual dog or in a canine population is supported.

TL;DR: Evidence is provided that P. variegata and P. okadai act as vectors for T. callipaeda in southern Europe and in China, respectively, to model its dissemination into habitats and environments favourable to Phortica flies.