Caterina Ledda

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  Evaluation of Heavy Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Mullus barbatus from Sicily Channel and Risk-Based Consumption Limits.

  Gea Oliveri Conti, Chiara Copat, Caterina Ledda, Maria Fiore, Roberto Fallico, Salvatore Sciacca, Margherita Ferrante

  Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology. 03/2012;

  Our study is a preliminary step to evaluate water contamination of the Mediterranean Sea surrounding Lampedusa island and health risks for fish consumers. We analyzed muscle tissue of Mullus barbatus specimens to detect metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Results show the following a... [more] Our study is a preliminary step to evaluate water contamination of the Mediterranean Sea surrounding Lampedusa island and health risks for fish consumers. We analyzed muscle tissue of Mullus barbatus specimens to detect metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Results show the following average concentrations of heavy metals: Pb 0.035, Cd 0.001, Hg 0.027, Cr 0.524, As 27.01, Cu 0.433, Co 0.013, Ni 0.042, Se 0.487, V 0.072, U 0.055 and Zn 3.360 ppm. PAHs ranged from 0.250 to 13.16 ppb. A possible risk to human health was determined based on consumption limits data and the content of total PAHs in fillets of this species.

• [Allergic rhinitis and asthma in children and indoor pollution].

  Gea Oliveri Conti, Caterina Ledda, Maria Fiore, Cristina Mauceri, Salvatore Sciacca, Margherita Ferrante

  Igiene e sanità pubblica. 67(4):467-80.

  A literature review was conducted in order to give an update on data regarding the various factors involved in the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis and asthma. Preventive strategies are also discussed.... [more] A literature review was conducted in order to give an update on data regarding the various factors involved in the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis and asthma. Preventive strategies are also discussed.

• [Harmful algal blooms in Italy and their health effects in the population].

  Margherita Ferrante, Caterina Ledda, Maria A Cunsolo, Maria Fiore, Roberto Fallico, Salvatore Sciacca, Gea M Oliveri Conti

  Igiene e sanità pubblica. 66(5):649-58.

  The authors discuss harmful algal bloom, a seasonal phenomenon that in recent years has become increasingly frequent along Italian coasts. A classification of algal bloom is given and algal toxins and their effects on human health are discussed. The authors then describe the algal bloom phenomenon o... [more] The authors discuss harmful algal bloom, a seasonal phenomenon that in recent years has become increasingly frequent along Italian coasts. A classification of algal bloom is given and algal toxins and their effects on human health are discussed. The authors then describe the algal bloom phenomenon observed in Italy from the 1960s to the present time. Finally they briefly describe Italian legislation on the subject matter and highlight its shortcomings.