The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Maria Stefania Latrofa sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 146 publications — 54th percentile
54% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 442 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Maria Stefania Latrofa sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 48 D-Index — 78th percentile
78% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more.
Maria Stefania Latrofa is affiliated with the University of Bari Aldo Moro in Italy. Their research mainly focuses on infectious diseases, agricultural and biological sciences, with a strong emphasis on parasitology and vector-borne infections. The scientist has contributed extensively to studies in medicine and public health, with particular attention to insect science and ecology.
Their work involves multiple interconnected topics, including:
Maria Stefania Latrofa has collaborated frequently with several researchers, including:
Their publications are regularly featured in prominent journals such as Parasites & Vectors, Acta Tropica, and PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, along with Scientific Reports and Parasitology Research. These venues reflect a focus on parasitology, tropical diseases, and vector-related research.
Some recent papers authored by Maria Stefania Latrofa include:
The scientist's work spans the study of parasite-host interactions, vector ecology, and the diagnostics and epidemiology of infectious diseases affecting both humans and animals. This multidisciplinary approach includes investigating the role of arthropod symbionts and zoonotic parasites within One Health frameworks.
Domenico Otranto;Emanuele Brianti;Maria Stefania Latrofa;Giada Annoscia
Filipe Dantas-Torres;Filipe Dantas-Torres;Maria Stefania Latrofa;Giada Annoscia;Alessio Giannelli
Domenico Otranto;Filipe Dantas-Torres;Filipe Dantas-Torres;Alessio Giannelli;Maria Stefania Latrofa
Domenico Otranto;Filipe Dantas-Torres;Stefania Weigl;Maria Stefania Latrofa
Alessio Giannelli;Gioia Capelli;Anja Joachim;Barbara Hinney
Domenico Otranto;Ettore Napoli;Maria Stefania Latrofa;Giada Annoscia
Domenico Otranto;Gabriella Testini;Filipe Dantas-Torres;Maria S. Latrofa
Emanuele Brianti;Gabriella Gaglio;Salvatore Giannetto;Giada Annoscia
Claudia Cafarchia;Roberta Iatta;Maria Stefania Latrofa;Yvonne Gräser
Domenico Otranto;Paola Paradies;Riccardo Paolo Lia;Maria Stefania Latrofa
Maria Stefania Latrofa;Filipe Dantas-Torres;Filipe Dantas-Torres;Alessio Giannelli;Domenico Otranto
Domenico Otranto;Emanuele Brianti;Filipe Dantas-Torres;Stefania Weigl
Claudia Cafarchia;Robin B. Gasser;Luciana A. Figueredo;Maria Stefania Latrofa
Adnan Hodžić;Maria Stefania Latrofa;Giada Annoscia;Amer Alić
Maria Stefania Latrofa;Fabrizio Montarsi;Silvia Ciocchetta;Giada Annoscia
Emanuele Brianti;Gabriella Gaglio;Ettore Napoli;Luigi Falsone
Maria Stefania Latrofa;Stefania Weigl;Filipe Dantas-Torres;Giada Annoscia
E. Brianti;D. Otranto;F. Dantas-Torres;S. Weigl
Emanuele Brianti;Gabriella Gaglio;Ettore Napoli;Luigi Falsone
Domenico Otranto;Filipe Dantas-Torres;Filipe Dantas-Torres;Donato de Caprariis;Giancarlo Di Paola
Roberta Iatta;Tommaso Furlanello;Vito Colella;Vito Colella;Viviana Domenica Tarallo
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