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Case Report: Human metapneumovirus infection leading to septic shock in an adult with COPD and morbid obesity [PDF]
BackgroundHuman metapneumovirus (hMPV) is an emerging respiratory pathogen causing illnesses from mild upper respiratory infection to severe pneumonia, particularly in high-risk adults.
Francesco Virzì +8 more
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Salmonella spp. in poultry meat
The spread of multidrug resistant (MDR) Salmonella strains, along the poultry supply chain, can represent a relevant threat to human health. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp.
Annamaria Castello +8 more
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The actinobacillosis is rare and to date the biological profile of the agent is not yet fully understood. The knowledge about the possible hosts of the pathogen is incomplete and is generally only associated with granulomatous lesions in cattle and sheep.
Antonio Salvaggio +4 more
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We describe the interaction between harpoon fishing activity and sharks, which opportunistically depredated harpoon catches in the Strait of Messina.
D. Malara +9 more
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This preliminary study aimed to detect biological and chemical contaminants in vegetables sold in Sicily for human consumption, assess the spread of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) strains in these foods, and characterize their antimicrobial-resistance ...
Annamaria Castello +9 more
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Staphyloccoccus aureus is the major cause of mastitis in small ruminants in the Mediterranean farms causing severe losses to dairy industry. Antibiotic treatment has been the most common approach to control these infections.
Alessio Parco +6 more
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When nature continues to surprise: observations of the hectocotylus of Argonauta argo, Linnaeus 1758
In this paper, a live hectocotylus, found inside a stranded female Argonauta argo shell, allowed us to describe the behaviour of this copulatory arm and add new information on its morphology.
P. Battaglia +6 more
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In this article a case of spina bifida sacralis occulta (SBSO) from the Pozzanghera necropolis of the ancient Greek colony of Leontinoi (Sicily) and archaeologically dated to the 6th–4th century BC is morphologically analysed and discussed.
Sebastiano Melintenda +6 more
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Detection of Arcobacter spp. in food products collected from Sicilia region: A preliminary study
The aim of the study was to evaluate the occurrence of Arcobacter spp. in food samples collected from Sicilia region. A total of 91 food products of animal origin (41 meat, 17 fresh milk, 18 shellfish) and 15 samples of fresh vegetables, were examined by
Anna Maria Di Noto +8 more
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PURPOSE This descriptive investigation was undertaken at three oncology units to report queries, needs, and fears related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) of patients with cancer and to avoid uncontrolled treatment delays or ...
Vittorio Gebbia +4 more
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