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  1. Article ; Online: Implications for One Health of Anthelmintic Use in Wildlife Conservation Programs.

    Eleftheriou, Andreas

    EcoHealth

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 3, Page(s) 280–282

    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Animals, Wild ; Anthelmintics/therapeutic use ; Anti-Infective Agents ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; One Health
    Chemical Substances Anthelmintics ; Anti-Infective Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2164327-1
    ISSN 1612-9210 ; 1612-9202
    ISSN (online) 1612-9210
    ISSN 1612-9202
    DOI 10.1007/s10393-021-01556-6
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  2. Article ; Online: Integrating Evolved Responses to Chemical Contaminants with Zoonotic Reservoir Competence.

    Eleftheriou, Andreas

    Environmental toxicology and chemistry

    2021  Volume 40, Issue 8, Page(s) 2110–2111

    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 46234-2
    ISSN 1552-8618 ; 0730-7268
    ISSN (online) 1552-8618
    ISSN 0730-7268
    DOI 10.1002/etc.5122
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  3. Article ; Online: Relationships among host microbiota, parasite resistance or tolerance, and host fitness.

    Eleftheriou, Andreas

    Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology

    2020  Volume 34, Issue 6, Page(s) 1327–1328

    Abstract: Article impact statement: Parasite-induced shifts in host microbiota that lead to parasite resistance or tolerance may have unintended consequences for host fitness. ...

    Abstract Article impact statement: Parasite-induced shifts in host microbiota that lead to parasite resistance or tolerance may have unintended consequences for host fitness.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Host-Parasite Interactions ; Microbiota ; Parasites
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 58735-7
    ISSN 1523-1739 ; 0888-8892
    ISSN (online) 1523-1739
    ISSN 0888-8892
    DOI 10.1111/cobi.13582
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  4. Article ; Online: Can high-resolution magnetic resonance-vessel wall imaging simplify moyamoya disease assessment?

    Eleftheriou, Andreas / Tsivgoulis, Georgios

    European radiology

    2023  Volume 33, Issue 10, Page(s) 6916–6917

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Moyamoya Disease/diagnostic imaging ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods ; Atherosclerosis ; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-10
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1085366-2
    ISSN 1432-1084 ; 0938-7994 ; 1613-3749
    ISSN (online) 1432-1084
    ISSN 0938-7994 ; 1613-3749
    DOI 10.1007/s00330-023-10088-2
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  5. Article ; Online: Phenology and habitat associations of the invasive Asian longhorned tick from Ohio, USA.

    Eleftheriou, Andreas / Zeiger, Benjamin / Jennings, Jazmin / Pesapane, Risa

    Medical and veterinary entomology

    2024  

    Abstract: Geographically expanding and invading ticks are a global concern. The Asian longhorned tick (ALT, Haemaphysalis longicornis) was introduced to the mid-Atlantic US between 2010 and 2017 and recently invaded Ohio, an inland state. To date, ALTs in the US ... ...

    Abstract Geographically expanding and invading ticks are a global concern. The Asian longhorned tick (ALT, Haemaphysalis longicornis) was introduced to the mid-Atlantic US between 2010 and 2017 and recently invaded Ohio, an inland state. To date, ALTs in the US have been associated with livestock exsanguination and transmission of the agent of bovine theileriosis. To inform management, studies describing tick ecology and epidemiology of associated disease agents are critical. In this study, we described phenology, habitat and host associations, and tested for agents of medical and veterinary concern at the site of the first known established ALT population in Ohio, where pesticide treatment was applied in early fall 2021. In spring-fall 2022, we sampled wildlife (small mammals) and collected ticks from forest, edge, and grassland habitats. We also opportunistically sampled harvested white-tailed deer at nearby processing stations and fresh wildlife carcasses found near roads. Field-collected ALTs were tested for five agents using real-time PCR. We found that ALT nymphs emerged in June, followed by adults, and concluded with larvae in the fall. ALTs were detected in all habitats but not in wildlife. We also found a 4.88% (2/41) prevalence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum across ALT adults and nymphs. Host and habitat associations were similar to other studies in the eastern United States, but two potential differences in phenology were identified. Whether ALTs will acquire more endemic disease agents requires further investigations. Our findings provide the first evidence regarding ALT life history from the Midwest region of the United States and can inform exposure risk and guide integrated management.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 286021-1
    ISSN 1365-2915 ; 0269-283X
    ISSN (online) 1365-2915
    ISSN 0269-283X
    DOI 10.1111/mve.12719
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  6. Article ; Online: An established population of Asian longhorned ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in Ohio, USA.

    Eleftheriou, Andreas / Beckett, Julia / Bai, Ningzhu / Pesapane, Risa

    Journal of medical entomology

    2023  Volume 60, Issue 5, Page(s) 1126–1130

    Abstract: We describe the first known established Asian longhorned tick (ALT) (Acari: Ixodidae: Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann) population in Ohio, USA. In mid-summer 2021, we collected ALTs from an infested pasture in response to an alert that grazing cattle ... ...

    Abstract We describe the first known established Asian longhorned tick (ALT) (Acari: Ixodidae: Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann) population in Ohio, USA. In mid-summer 2021, we collected ALTs from an infested pasture in response to an alert that grazing cattle had been infested with ticks, and 3 of them had died. No ALTs were reported following pesticide treatment of the pasture in fall 2021. In the laboratory, we identified 9,287 ticks to species, representing all 3 life stages, as ALTs and tested 100 of the adult females for infectious agents relevant to human and animal health, including Theileria orientalis, a cattle disease agent. Eight field-collected ticks were positive for Anaplasma phagocytophilum (n = 100, 8%); no other infectious agents were detected. Active environmental surveillance showed the return of ALTs in June 2022 despite the tick control efforts in 2021. As ALTs continue to expand their range in the United States, active and passive surveillance studies will be needed to characterize their evolving role in human and animal health.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Animals ; Humans ; Cattle ; Ticks ; Ixodidae/physiology ; Ohio ; Theileria ; Cattle Diseases/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 410635-0
    ISSN 1938-2928 ; 0022-2585
    ISSN (online) 1938-2928
    ISSN 0022-2585
    DOI 10.1093/jme/tjad104
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  7. Article ; Online: Learning of clinical pharmacology by future prescribers in Bologna: Teachers' and students' reflections on the way forward.

    Poluzzi, Elisabetta / Raschi, Emanuel / Lunghi, Carlotta / Bertuccio, Alice / Eleftheriou, Andreas / De Ponti, Fabrizio

    British journal of clinical pharmacology

    2024  

    Abstract: Aims: In this reflection paper, the authors, based on their experience as teachers and students of the courses of Pharmacology at the University of Bologna, reflect on their specific roles towards innovation in the teaching of Clinical Pharmacology.: ... ...

    Abstract Aims: In this reflection paper, the authors, based on their experience as teachers and students of the courses of Pharmacology at the University of Bologna, reflect on their specific roles towards innovation in the teaching of Clinical Pharmacology.
    Methods: Strengths, weaknesses and challenges are presented as identified during the teaching and learning experience in the currently evolving medical degree programmes of the University in light of current trends in medical education.
    Results: Keeping in mind the identified challenges together with the features proposed for the model prescriber (knowledgeable, contemporary, communicative and safe), we indicate some ways to improve the students' experience and make sure they develop up-to-date skills in Clinical Pharmacology taking advantage of recent ongoing collaborations at European level. International collaboration is indeed necessary to adequately address the current challenges of teaching clinical pharmacology.
    Conclusion: Our shared conclusion is that empowering students with a scientifically sound method to retrieve relevant information and developing their skills to communicate in an interprofessional and, wherever possible, international environment is the key to prepare future prescribers and, ultimately, to improve patient safety.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 188974-6
    ISSN 1365-2125 ; 0306-5251 ; 0264-3774
    ISSN (online) 1365-2125
    ISSN 0306-5251 ; 0264-3774
    DOI 10.1111/bcp.16054
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  8. Article ; Online: Describing the experience of livestock producers from Ohio, USA with ticks and associated diseases.

    Eleftheriou, Andreas / Swisher, Samantha / Arruda, Andréia / Berrian, Amanda / Pesapane, Risa

    One health outlook

    2023  Volume 5, Issue 1, Page(s) 15

    Abstract: Background: As tick ranges expand across North America, the risk of tick bites and tick-borne diseases (TBDs, i.e. diseases or syndromes associated with ticks) rises for humans and animals, making prevention critical. Several U.S. studies have examined ... ...

    Abstract Background: As tick ranges expand across North America, the risk of tick bites and tick-borne diseases (TBDs, i.e. diseases or syndromes associated with ticks) rises for humans and animals, making prevention critical. Several U.S. studies have examined knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ticks and TBDs for various cohorts of people. However, among occupational groups with high exposure risk from ticks and TBDs are livestock producers, of which we know little about. To help address this gap, an electronic questionnaire was distributed to livestock producers in Ohio, U.S, a state with a robust agricultural sector.
    Methods: We generated descriptive statistics and conducted a multiple correspondence analysis followed by hierarchical clustering on principal components to identify producers with similar response profiles.
    Results: Responses from 57 producers showed that most (52.6%) think the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) is found in Ohio but are unsure about other species. Although several TBDs are present in Ohio, most (> 50%) producers were unsure or unaware of their presence. Interestingly, most (54.4%) thought ticks pose major health risks for their livestock but fewer (49.1%) thought the same for humans. Regardless, most producers did employ at least one prevention method for themselves (96.5%) and their animals (82.5%). Cluster analysis (n = 48) identified three groups: the largest (n = 21) was considered "aware and cautious" consisting primarily of farm owners. The others generally practiced less prevention and consisted primarily of farm employees.
    Conclusions: Our findings indicate that producers in Ohio practice prevention for themselves and their livestock, but demonstrate gaps in knowledge (e.g., TBD occurrence) and attitudes (e.g., health risks) that could be addressed via educational formats we found producers preferred (e.g., extension materials), to encourage informed prevention. This is especially important for farm employees that may practice less prevention because of lower awareness. Our study can guide others in regions faced with similar tick and TBD risks to protect occupational and livestock health.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2524-4655
    ISSN (online) 2524-4655
    DOI 10.1186/s42522-023-00091-4
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  9. Article: A survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of veterinary professionals regarding ticks and tick-borne diseases: Insights from Ohio, USA.

    Eleftheriou, Andreas / Swisher, Samantha / Arruda, Andreia / Berrian, Amanda / Pesapane, Risa

    One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

    2023  Volume 17, Page(s) 100592

    Abstract: Globally, ticks are becoming more problematic as agricultural pests and vectors of tick-borne diseases (TBDs), many of which are shared between animals and people. Veterinary professionals, including veterinarians and non-veterinarians, are considered a ... ...

    Abstract Globally, ticks are becoming more problematic as agricultural pests and vectors of tick-borne diseases (TBDs), many of which are shared between animals and people. Veterinary professionals, including veterinarians and non-veterinarians, are considered a vulnerable group through occupational exposure. To inform educational interventions at the intrapersonal level, a common approach is to first assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of target populations. Thus, our objective was to assess KAP of veterinary professionals in Ohio, a state faced with expanding and invading ticks of medical and veterinary concern. Using a convenience sample, we surveyed 178 veterinary professionals across Ohio with an electronic questionnaire that covered knowledge, attitudes, practices, exposures, demography, education, and surveillance regarding ticks and TBDs. We found that veterinary professionals had cautionary attitudes towards ticks and TBDs and practiced prevention for themselves and their patients, even when tick exposures were infrequently reported. However, veterinary professionals significantly lacked in knowledge regarding tick biology and local TBD epidemiology. Furthermore, we found that knowledge regarding tick biology and attitudes towards ticks and TBDs did not associate with practices. Instead, we found that veterinarian status and routine tick checks of patients were associated with frequent discussions of tick prevention with clients. Our findings emphasize that most tick exposures of veterinary professionals are occupational, and thus prevention should start at the workplace. Cultivating knowledge of veterinary professionals regarding tick biology and local TBD epidemiology may lead to greater motivation and confidence with identifying ticks and testing for TBDs, which may also increase the diagnostic capacity of veterinary professionals for tick and TBD surveillance. Because veterinary professionals typically interact with both animals and their owners, improving their KAP regarding ticks and TBDs, can in turn promote animal, human, and environmental health within a "One Health" context.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-22
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2834831-X
    ISSN 2352-7714
    ISSN 2352-7714
    DOI 10.1016/j.onehlt.2023.100592
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  10. Article ; Online: Physiological links with behavior and fitness: The acute adrenocortical response predicts trappability but not survival in male and female deermice.

    Eleftheriou, Andreas / Williams, Sara H / Luis, Angela D

    Hormones and behavior

    2022  Volume 143, Page(s) 105183

    Abstract: The "Cort-Fitness" hypothesis predicts a negative relationship between baseline glucocorticoids (GCs) and fitness, although evidence for this hypothesis remains mixed. Such ambiguity could partially exist because blood GCs, typically used in field ... ...

    Abstract The "Cort-Fitness" hypothesis predicts a negative relationship between baseline glucocorticoids (GCs) and fitness, although evidence for this hypothesis remains mixed. Such ambiguity could partially exist because blood GCs, typically used in field studies, can fluctuate too rapidly to measure accurately, while the relationship between GCs and trappability is often neglected. Here, by addressing these factors, we examined relationships between GC measures and survival of North American deermice (Peromyscus maniculatus; hereafter deermice) as a model system. To do this, we used more stable GC measures, including the integrated measures of baseline and stress response fecal corticosterone metabolites (FCMs), and downstream measures of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (N/L ratio), and body condition score (BCS), to characterize their relationships with survival and trappability. Over two years, deermice were live-trapped monthly, evaluated for BCS, and sampled for feces and blood. Stress response FCMs were evaluated only at first capture. Mark-recapture models, with GC measures as predictors of either survival or trappability, were compared to identify top models. We found that stress response FCMs negatively predicted trappability, and weaker evidence that BCS positively predicted survival. Although the latter provides some support for the "Cort-Fitness" hypothesis, there was no support when using integrated measures. Instead, our findings suggest that deermice with a lower adrenocortical response (i.e. stress response FCMs) were more likely to be captured. Therefore, GC-trappability relationships must be investigated in field studies to avoid linking the wrong GC profile to fitness, and physiological measures other than blood GCs may be useful for detecting GC-fitness patterns.
    MeSH term(s) Corticosterone ; Female ; Glucocorticoids/metabolism ; Humans ; Male ; Stress, Physiological/physiology
    Chemical Substances Glucocorticoids ; Corticosterone (W980KJ009P)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 214409-8
    ISSN 1095-6867 ; 0018-506X
    ISSN (online) 1095-6867
    ISSN 0018-506X
    DOI 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2022.105183
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