Julien Gasparini

This study investigates Leptospira infection in hedgehogs in France, finding that 22% of tested individuals were positive, with L. interrogans SG5 and Australis serogroup as prevalent strains, and age and season as significant risk factors.

This study shows that helminth infection in feral pigeons reduces lice abundance, suggesting inhibitory interactions between parasites, though the mechanism remains unclear.

This study finds that lead exposure increases coccidia abundance in male feral pigeons but not other parasites, suggesting lead may impair host antiparasitic defenses.