Pimarane diterpenes represent a notable class of metabolites. Secondary metabolites sphaeropsidin A (SphA) and sphaeropsidin B (SphB), produced by phytopathogenic fungi, have been recently reported for their potential efficacy against bovine coronavirus (BCoV). Hence, for discovering natural antivirals to serve as alternatives to conventional drugs, in this study the efficacy of SphA and SphB during infection with canine coron...

In humans as well as in animals, the toxic contaminant 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo- p- dioxin (TCDD) stimulates immunosuppression and increases responsiveness to infectious diseases. The relationship between environmental contaminants and different infectious diseases, including COVID-19, has been described. Nevertheless, reports about the potential impact of TCDD on coronaviruses (CoVs) are limited. In this study, the impact o...

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in late December 2019 and spread worldwide, quickly becoming a pandemic. This zoonotic coronavirus shows a broad host range, including wildlife and domestic animals. Small ruminants are shown to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 but, to date, no natural infection has been reported. Herein, we performed a survey for SARS-CoV-2 among sheep and goats in the Campania...

Caretta Caretta are endangered sea turtles leaving in the Mediterranean Sea. We carried out a study on 195 sea turtles stranded along the coast of Southern Italy, evaluating anthropogenic and opportunistic factors affecting animal health status and probably threatening the species. More than 60% of the animals showed body injuries, mainly caused by marine traffic and fishing. Ingestion of marine litter of various origins was o...