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Lungworm in Cats: From Silent Infections to Strategic Solutions

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About the Webinar

Lungworm infections in cats are often overlooked due to diagnostic challenges. However, these infections can lead to significant health problems. This talk will explore the epidemiology of lungworms, including the cunning alternative strategies these parasites use to infect their hosts. We will then examine the complexities of diagnosing lungworm infections and highlight the importance of customised control strategies. The ultimate goal is to improve the management and prevention of these neglected infections, particularly in Australia, to ensure better health outcomes for cats.

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SPEAKERs

Dr Vito Colella

DVM, PhD

Vito is a Senior Lecturer in Veterinary and Medical Parasitology and a Senior Research Fellow in One Health at the University of Melbourne. He graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Bari, where he also earned his PhD with a thesis on neglected zoonotic parasitic infections in dogs and cats.

His research team at UniMelb focuses on developing cutting-edge diagnostic tools to diagnose and control zoonotic and neglected tropical diseases in animals and humans across the Asia-Pacific region. The team also evaluates the effectiveness of One Health intervention strategies to reduce the impact of zoonotic parasites on both animal and human populations.

He built a strong network with several public and private institutions through study design, the writing of reports and grant proposals for studies on zoonotic diseases inflicting hardships on animal and human health in low- and middle income countries. Vito was the recipient of prestigious awards, including the Soulsby Fellowship in 2020 and the Odile Bain Memorial Prize in 2019. Vito is Associate/Specialist Editor of the international journals ‘Current Research in Parasitology & Vector-Borne Diseases’, ‘Frontiers in Tropical Diseases’, ‘Frontiers in Veterinary Science’ and ‘Parasites & Vectors (2018-2020)’. Vito is part of the executive of the Asia Pacific Association for Veterinary Parasitology and was Treasurer of the Australian Society for Parasitology.

Note: This webinar is being recorded. If you are unable to attend the live lecture, a link to the recording will be shared with you a few days following the lecture.

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