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Anthony Pita
Laboratory Technician
School of Veterinary ScienceResearch Outputs
Journal
Cookson, AL., Devane, M., Marshall, JC., Moinet, M., Gardner, A., Collis, RM., . . . Leonard, M. (2024). Population structure and pathogen interaction of Escherichia coli in freshwater: Implications of land-use for water quality and public health in Aotearoa New Zealand. Environmental Microbiology Reports. 16(4)
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Hayman, D., Marshall, J., Pita, A.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Hayman, D., Marshall, J., Pita, A.
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Gartrell, BD., Hunter, S., Collen, R., Jolly, M., McInnes, K., Richardson, A., . . . Pita, A. (2024). Health impacts of poor water quality on an endangered shorebird breeding programme in Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 72(2), 103-111
[Journal article]Authored by: Gartrell, B., Hunter, S., Jolly, M., Pita, A.
[Journal article]Authored by: Gartrell, B., Hunter, S., Jolly, M., Pita, A.
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Ogbuigwe, P., Roberts, JM., Knox, MA., Heiser, A., Pita, A., Haack, NA., . . . Hayman, DTS. (2023). A novel, stain-free, natural auto-fluorescent signal, Sig M, identified from cytometric and transcriptomic analysis of infectivity of Cryptosporidium hominis and Cryptosporidium parvum. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 13
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
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Hayman, DTS., Garcia-Ramirez, JC., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N., Knox, MA., Ogbuigwe, P., . . . Gilpin, BJ. (2023). Diagnosis of protozoa diarrhoea in Campylobacter patients increases markedly with molecular techniques. PLOS Global Public Health. 3(5)
[Journal article]Authored by: Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
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Garcia-R, JC., Pita, AB., Velathanthiri, N., Pas, A., & Hayman, DTS. (2023). Mammal-related Cryptosporidium infections in endemic reptiles of New Zealand. Parasitology Research. 122(5), 1239-1244
[Journal article]Authored by: Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
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Hayman, D., Garcia-Ramirez, JC., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N., Knox, M., Ogbuigwe, P., . . . Gilpin, B. (2023). Diagnosis of protozoa diarrhoea in Campylobacter patients increases markedly with molecular techniques. PLOS Global Public Health.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
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Ogbuigwe, P., Biggs, PJ., Garcia-Ramirez, JC., Knox, MA., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N., . . . Hayman, DTS. (2022). Uncovering the genetic diversity of Giardia intestinalis in isolates from outbreaks in New Zealand. Infectious Diseases of Poverty. 11(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
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Knox, MA., Garcia-R, JC., Ogbuigwe, P., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N., & Hayman, DTS. (2021). Absence of Cryptosporidium hominis and dominance of zoonotic Cryptosporidium species in patients after Covid-19 restrictions in Auckland, New Zealand. Parasitology. 148(11), 1288-1292
[Journal article]Authored by: Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
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Garcia-R, JC., Ogbuigwe, P., Pita, AB., Velathanthiri, N., Knox, MA., Biggs, PJ., . . . Hayman, DTS. (2021). First report of novel assemblages and mixed infections of Giardia duodenalis in human isolates from New Zealand. Acta Tropica. 220
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
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Ogbuigwe, P., Pita, AB., Knox, MA., Velathanthiri, N., & Hayman, DTS. (2020). High-Yield Purification of Giardia intestinalis Cysts from Fecal Samples. Current Protocols in Microbiology. 59(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
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Phiri, BJ., Pita, AB., Hayman, DTS., Biggs, PJ., Davis, MT., Fayaz, A., . . . Death, RG. (2020). Does land use affect pathogen presence in New Zealand drinking water supplies?. Water Research. 185
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Fayaz, A., French, N., Hayman, D., Pita, A.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Fayaz, A., French, N., Hayman, D., Pita, A.
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Garcia-R, JC., Pita, AB., Velathanthiri, N., French, NP., & Hayman, DTS. (2020). Species and genotypes causing human cryptosporidiosis in New Zealand. Parasitology Research. 119(7), 2317-2326
[Journal article]Authored by: French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
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Coupe, A., Howe, L., Burrows, E., Sine, A., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N., . . . Roe, WD. (2018). First report of Toxoplasma gondii sporulated oocysts and Giardia duodenalis in commercial green-lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus) in New Zealand. Parasitology Research. 117(5), 1453-1463
[Journal article]Authored by: Hayman, D., Howe, L., Pita, A., Roe, W., Vallee, E., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hayman, D., Howe, L., Pita, A., Roe, W., Vallee, E., Velathanthiri, N.
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Garcia-R, JC., French, N., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N., Shrestha, R., & Hayman, D. (2017). Local and global genetic diversity of protozoan parasites: Spatial distribution of Cryptosporidium and Giardia genotypes. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 11(7), Retrieved from https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0005736
[Journal article]Authored by: French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
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Grinberg, A., Pomroy, WE., Squires, RA., Scuffham, A., Pita, A., & Kwan, E. (2011). Retrospective cohort study of an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis caused by a rare Cryptosporidium parvum subgenotype. Epidemiology and Infection. 139(10), 1542-1550
[Journal article]Authored by: Grinberg, A., Pita, A.
[Journal article]Authored by: Grinberg, A., Pita, A.
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GRINBERG, A., POMROY, WE., SQUIRES, RA., SCUFFHAM, A., PITA, A., & KWAN, E. (2010). Retrospective cohort study of an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis caused by a rare Cryptosporidium parvum subgenotype. Epidemiology and Infection. , 1-9
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[Journal article]Authored by: Pita, A.
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Learmonth, JJ., Ionas, G., Pita, AB., & Cowie, RS. (2003). Identification and genetic characterisation of Giardia and Cryptosporidium strains in humans and dairy cattle in the Waikato region of New Zealand. Water Science and Technology. 47(3), 21-26
[Journal article]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Journal article]Authored by: Pita, A.
Report
French, NP., Prattley, DJ., Pita, AB., & Kwan, ES. (2009). Interim narrative report gastro-intestinal protozoa research and services.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.
French, NP., Prattley, DJ., Pita, AB., & Kwan, ES. (2009). Interim narrative report gastro-intestinal protozoa research and services.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.
French, NP., Prattley, DJ., Pita, AB., & Kwan, ES. (2009). Interim narrative report gastro-intestinal protozoa research and services.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.
French, NP., Prattley, DJ., Pita, AB., & Kwan, ES. (2009). Gastro-intestinal protozoa research and services vol.14.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.
Learmonth, JJ., Pita, AB., Cowie, RS., Ionas, G., Hunt, CL., & Brown, TJ. (2002). New Zealand interim standard method for cryptosporidium and giardia in water. Ƶ.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Pita, A.
Learmonth, JJ., Kwan, ES., Pita, AB., Cowie, RS., & Brown, T. (2001). A review of the detection, isolation, viability and genotyping of techniques of cryptosporidium and giardia. Ƶ.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Pita, A.
Ionas, G., Learmonth, JJ., Pita, AB., Cowie, RS., & Ebbett, KA. (2001). Genotyping human and bovine isolates of Giardia and Cryptospridium. Ƶ, Protozoa Research Unit.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Pita, A.
Ionas, G., Learmonth, JJ., Pita, AB., Cowie, RS., & Ebbett, KA. (2001). Identification of Cryptosporidium strains in humans and dairy cattle. Ƶ, Protozoa Research Unit.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Pita, A.
Conference
Kemp, A., Lofroth, M., Barnes, V., Pita, A., Hayman, DTS., & Avci, E.Isolation of Parasites by Micropipette Aspiration. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM. (pp. 865 - 870).
[Conference]Authored by: Hayman, D., Pita, A.
[Conference]Authored by: Hayman, D., Pita, A.
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Garcia-R, JC., French, N., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N., & Hayman, D. (2017). Local and global genetic diversity of protozoan parasites: spatial distribution of cryptosporidium and giadia genotypes. Poster session presented at the meeting of New Zealand society for parasitology. Palmerston north, New zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: French, N., Hayman, D., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: French, N., Hayman, D., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
Garcia–R, JC., French, N., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N., Shrestha, R., & Hayman, D. (2017). Local and global genetic diversity of protozoan parasites: Spatial distribution of Cryptosporidium and Giardia genotypes.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
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Prattley, DJ., Kwan, ES., Shi, Y., Pomroy, WE., Pita, AB., Learmonth, JJ., . . . Grinberg, A.(2009, October 11). Cyclical ecology of cryptosporidiosis in New Zealand. (pp. 57 - 57). , 3rd International Giardia and Cryptosporidium Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: French, N., Grinberg, A., Pita, A.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: French, N., Grinberg, A., Pita, A.
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Prattley, DJ., Kwan, ES., Shi, Y., Pomroy, WE., Pita, AB., Learmonth, J., . . . Grinberg, A. (2009, October). Cyclical ecology of cryptosporidiosis in New Zealand. Presented at 3rd International Giardia and Cryptosporidium Conference. Orvieto, Italy.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.
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Ionas, G., Pita, AB., Cowie, RS., & Ebbett, KA. (2004). Protozoal analysis of treated effluent discharge from meat processing plants into natural waterways. Poster session presented at the meeting of 2004 Giardia/Crypto Conference. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Pita, A.
Learmonth, JJ., Ionas, G., Pita, AB., & Cowie, RS.Identification and genetic characterisation of Giardia and Cryptosporidium strains in humans and dairy cattle in the Waikato Region of New Zealand. Water Science and Technology. 47
(3)(pp. 21 - 26). 0273-1223.
[Conference]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Conference]Authored by: Pita, A.
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Learmonth, JJ., Ionas, G., Pita, AB., & Cowie, RS. (2003). Identification and genetic characterisation of Giardia and Cryptosporidium strains in humans and dairy cattle in the Waikato region of New Zealand. Water Science and Technology. Vol. 47 (pp. 21 - 26). Artarmon, NSW: 11th International Symposium on Health-related Water Microbiology
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Pita, A.
Learmonth, JJ., Ionas, G., Pita, AB., & Cowie, RS. (2002). Identification and genetic characterisation of Giardia and Cryptosporidium strains in humans and dairy cattle in the Waikato Region of New Zealand. Water Science and Technology. Vol. 47 (pp. 21 - 26). : IWA 3rd World Water Congress
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Pita, A.
Ionas, G., Learmouth, JJ., Pita, AB., Cowie, RS., & Ebbett, KA. (2002). Genetic characterisation of Giardia and Cryptosporidium isolates from humans and dairy cattle in Waikato New Zealand. Poster session presented at the meeting of Enviro 2002 Convention and Exhibition and IWA 3rd World Water Congress. Melbourne, VIC
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Pita, A.
Ionas, G., Learmonth, JJ., Pita, AB., Cowie, RS., & Ebbett, KA. (2002). Genetic characterisation of Giardia and Cryptosporidium isolates from humans and dairy cattle in the Waikato New Zealand. (pp. 302). , Enviro 2002 & International Water Congress (IWA) 3rd Water Congress Artarmon, NSW: Australian Water Association
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Pita, A.
Learmonth, J., Ionas, G., Pita, A., & Cowie, R.Seasonal shift in Cryptosporidium parvum transmission cycles in New Zealand. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. 48
(SUPPL.)1066-5234.
[Conference]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Conference]Authored by: Pita, A.
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Learmonth, JJ., Ionas, G., Pita, AB., & Cowie, RS. (2001). Seasonal shift in Cryptosporidium parvum transmission cycles in New Zealand. The Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. Vol. 48 (pp. 34s - 35s). : Seventh International Workshop on Opportunistic Protists
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Pita, A.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Pita, A.
Other
Hayman, DTS., Biggs, P., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N., Phiri, B., Shrestha, R., . . . French, NP. (2014). Gastrointestinal Protozoa Report for the New Zealand Ministry of Health, July 2013 to June 2014.
[Other]Authored by: French, N., Hayman, D., Pita, A.
[Other]Authored by: French, N., Hayman, D., Pita, A.
Prattley, D., French, N., Pita, A., & Kwan, E. (2012, March). ᵐEpilab Protozoal Research. In EpiLab, Hopkirk Research Institute, Ƶ, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: French, N., Pita, A.