Publications
Selected publications
- A multinational survey of companion animal veterinary clinicians: How can antimicrobial stewardship guidelines be optimised for the target stakeholder? (Journal article - 2024)
- Resistome-based surveillance identifies ESKAPE pathogens as the predominant gram-negative organisms circulating in veterinary hospitals (Journal article - 2023)
- Role of clinical microbiology services in monitoring emerging resistances in small animals and their hospital environment (Conference Paper - 2023)
- Driving laboratory standardisation of bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing in veterinary clinical microbiology in Europe and beyond. (Journal article - 2020)
- Occurrence of ESBL-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> ST131, Including the <i>H30</i>-Rx and C1-M27 Subclones, Among Urban Seagulls from the United Kingdom (Journal article - 2020)
- Genetic Features of mcr-1 Mediated Colistin Resistance in CMY-2-Producing Escherichia coli From Romanian Poultry (Journal article - 2019)
- Occurrence and characterization of Escherichia coli ST410 co-harbouring blaNDM-5, blaCMY-42 and blaTEM-190 in a dog from the UK. (Journal article - 2019)
- Diversity, Virulence, and Clinical Significance of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase- and pAmpC-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> From Companion Animals (Journal article - 2019)
- Rapid typing of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> by Fourier-transform Infrared spectroscopy informs infection control in veterinary settings. (Journal article - 2024)
- Rapid Classification and Differentiation of Sepsis-Related Pathogens Using FT-IR Spectroscopy. (Journal article - 2024)
2024
Rapid Classification and Differentiation of Sepsis-Related Pathogens Using FT-IR Spectroscopy.
Ahmed, S., Albahri, J., Shams, S., Sosa-Portugal, S., Lima, C., Xu, Y., . . . Goodacre, R. (2024). Rapid Classification and Differentiation of Sepsis-Related Pathogens Using FT-IR Spectroscopy.. Microorganisms, 12(7), 1415. doi:10.3390/microorganisms12071415
PRO: Environmental microbiological surveillance does support infection control in veterinary hospitals.
Timofte, D., & Jepson, R. E. (2024). PRO: Environmental microbiological surveillance does support infection control in veterinary hospitals.. JAC-antimicrobial resistance, 6(4), dlae113. doi:10.1093/jacamr/dlae113
Association of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia with Bronchoalveolar Lavage Samples and Endoscopic Equipment at a Small Animal Referral Hospital
Zendri, F., Jones-Stack, H., Maciuca, I., Portugal, S. S., & Timofte, D. (2024). Association of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia with Bronchoalveolar Lavage Samples and Endoscopic Equipment at a Small Animal Referral Hospital. In BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2024. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781913859411.46.33
Bacteriological investigation of bile samples from companion animals – comparison of methods and results from three microbiology laboratories
Maciuca, E. I., Broens, E. M., Damborg, P., & Timofte, D. (2024). Bacteriological investigation of bile samples from companion animals – comparison of methods and results from three microbiology laboratories. In BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2024. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781913859411.46.5
Comparison of ATP bioluminescence and conventional microbiology for monitoring of MDR bacteria in a veterinary hospital
Sosa-Portugal, S., Goswell, J., Rankin, R., Schmidt, V., & Timofte, D. (2024). Comparison of ATP bioluminescence and conventional microbiology for monitoring of MDR bacteria in a veterinary hospital. In BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2024. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781913859411.46.34
What can your laboratory do to help your drug stewardship?
Allerton, F., & Timofte, D. (2024). What can your laboratory do to help your drug stewardship?. In BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2024. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781913859411.13.5
Dynamics of bla<sub>OXA-23</sub> gene transmission in Acinetobacter spp. from contaminated veterinary environmental surfaces: an emerging One Health threat?
Moreira da Silva, J., Menezes, J., Fernandes, L., Marques, C., Costa, S. S., Timofte, D., . . . Pomba, C. (2024). Dynamics of bla<sub>OXA-23</sub> gene transmission in Acinetobacter spp. from contaminated veterinary environmental surfaces: an emerging One Health threat?. The Journal of hospital infection, 146, 116-124. doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2024.02.001
A multinational survey of companion animal veterinary clinicians: How can antimicrobial stewardship guidelines be optimised for the target stakeholder?
Farrell, S., Bagcigil, A. F., Chaintoutis, S. C., Firth, C., Aydin, F. G., Hare, C., . . . Allerton, F. (2024). A multinational survey of companion animal veterinary clinicians: How can antimicrobial stewardship guidelines be optimised for the target stakeholder?. Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), 303, 106045. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.106045
PREVALENCE AND CHARACTERISATION OF EXTENDED-SPECTRUM BETA-LACTAMASES AND PLASMID-MEDIATED QUINOLONES RESISTANCE IN Enterobacteriaceae ISOLATED FROM COMPANION ANIMALS
COZMA, A. P., MACIUCA, I. E., RIMBU, C. M., MOROSAN, S., TRINCA, L. C., & TIMOFTE, D. (n.d.). PREVALENCE AND CHARACTERISATION OF EXTENDED-SPECTRUM BETA-LACTAMASES AND PLASMID-MEDIATED QUINOLONES RESISTANCE IN Enterobacteriaceae ISOLATED FROM COMPANION ANIMALS. Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment, 56(4(196)/2023), 541-549. doi:10.46909/alse-564115
Corrigendum: Rapid typing of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> by Fourier-transform Infrared spectroscopy informs infection control in veterinary settings.
Zendri, F., Schmidt, V., Mauder, N., Loeffler, A., Jepson, R. E., Isgren, C., . . . Timofte, D. (2024). Corrigendum: Rapid typing of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> by Fourier-transform Infrared spectroscopy informs infection control in veterinary settings.. Frontiers in microbiology, 15, 1396367. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2024.1396367
ENOVAT: the European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Treatment.
Damborg, P., Allerton, F., Bousquet-Mélou, A., Britt, C., Cagnardi, P., Carmo, L. P., . . . Broens, E. M. (2024). ENOVAT: the European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Treatment.. Open research Europe, 4, 170. doi:10.12688/openreseurope.18016.1
Rapid typing of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> by Fourier-transform Infrared spectroscopy informs infection control in veterinary settings.
Zendri, F., Schmidt, V., Mauder, N., Loeffler, A., Jepson, R. E., Isgren, C., . . . Timofte, D. (2024). Rapid typing of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> by Fourier-transform Infrared spectroscopy informs infection control in veterinary settings.. Frontiers in microbiology, 15, 1334268. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2024.1334268
Towards harmonized laboratory methodologies in veterinary clinical bacteriology: outcomes of a European survey
Koritnik, T., Cvetkovikj, I., Zendri, F., Blum, S. E., Chaintoutis, S. C., Kopp, P. A., . . . Timofte, D. (n.d.). Towards harmonized laboratory methodologies in veterinary clinical bacteriology: outcomes of a European survey. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2024.1443755
2023
Mycoplasma bradburyae sp. nov. isolated from the trachea of sea birds.
Ramírez, A. S., Poveda, J. B., Dijkman, R., Poveda, C., Suárez-Pérez, A., Rosales, R. S., . . . Spergser, J. (2023). Mycoplasma bradburyae sp. nov. isolated from the trachea of sea birds.. Systematic and applied microbiology, 46(6), 126472. doi:10.1016/j.syapm.2023.126472
Equine Veterinary Surveillance Network (EVSNET): Occurrence and resistance patterns in ESKAPE pathogens isolated from equine clinical submissions
Lawson, A. L., Singleton, D. A., Timofte, D., Williams, N. J., & Pinchbeck, G. L. (2023). Equine Veterinary Surveillance Network (EVSNET): Occurrence and resistance patterns in ESKAPE pathogens isolated from equine clinical submissions. In EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL Vol. 55 (pp. 17-18). doi:10.1111/evj.26_13972
Role of clinical microbiology services in monitoring emerging resistances in small animals and their hospital environment
Timofte, D. (2023). Role of clinical microbiology services in monitoring emerging resistances in small animals and their hospital environment. In JOURNAL OF VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS Vol. 46 (pp. 19). doi:10.1111/jvp.13156
MALDI‐TOF MS Analysis for Identification of Veterinary Pathogens from Companion Animals and Livestock Species
Timofte, D., Overesch, G., & Spergser, J. (2023). MALDI‐TOF MS Analysis for Identification of Veterinary Pathogens from Companion Animals and Livestock Species. In Unknown Book (pp. 303-331). Wiley. doi:10.1002/9781119814085.ch12
INCREASED TOLERANCE TO CHLORHEXIDINE FOLLOWING PROLONGED EXPOSURE IN STAPHYLOCOCCUS SPECIES ISOLATED FROM THE SKIN AND MUCOSAE OF DOGS
HRITCU, O. M., SOLCAN, G., MACIUCA, I. E., TIMOFTE, D., & SCHMIDT, V. (2023). INCREASED TOLERANCE TO CHLORHEXIDINE FOLLOWING PROLONGED EXPOSURE IN STAPHYLOCOCCUS SPECIES ISOLATED FROM THE SKIN AND MUCOSAE OF DOGS. Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment, 55(3 (191)), 311-322. doi:10.46909/alse-552066
P-021 Survival of Streptococcus dysgalactiae on soil and bedding substrates, and the efficacy of calcium oxide (lime powder) as a disinfectant
Jackson, L., Duncan, J., & Timofte, D. (2023). P-021 Survival of Streptococcus dysgalactiae on soil and bedding substrates, and the efficacy of calcium oxide (lime powder) as a disinfectant. Animal - science proceedings, 14(1), 223. doi:10.1016/j.anscip.2023.01.299
Resistome-based surveillance identifies ESKAPE pathogens as the predominant gram-negative organisms circulating in veterinary hospitals
Zendri, F., Isgren, C. M., Devaney, J., Schmidt, V., Rankin, R., & Timofte, D. (n.d.). Resistome-based surveillance identifies ESKAPE pathogens as the predominant gram-negative organisms circulating in veterinary hospitals. Frontiers in Microbiology, 14. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2023.1252216
2022
Disseminated Nocardiosis Caused by Nocardia farcinica in Two Puppy Siblings
Zendri, F., Richards-Rios, P., Maciuca, I., Ricci, E., & Timofte, D. (n.d.). Disseminated Nocardiosis Caused by Nocardia farcinica in Two Puppy Siblings. Veterinary Sciences, 10(1), 28. doi:10.3390/vetsci10010028
Antimicrobial Drug Resistance in Sheep Farms in Greece: Assessment of the Current Situation and Investigation Towards Improving Surveillance and Control
Tzimotoudis, N., Mataragka, A., Mavrommatis, A., Malesios, C., Anastasiadi, V., Galanis, D., . . . Ikonomopoulos, J. (n.d.). Antimicrobial Drug Resistance in Sheep Farms in Greece: Assessment of the Current Situation and Investigation Towards Improving Surveillance and Control. Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences, 173-186. doi:10.31080/asvs.2022.04.0546
Clonal Dissemination of Extended-Spectrum Cephalosporin-Resistant <i>Enterobacterales</i> between Dogs and Humans in Households and Animal Shelters of Romania
Cozma, A. P., Rimbu, C. M., Zendri, F., Maciuca, I. E., & Timofte, D. (2022). Clonal Dissemination of Extended-Spectrum Cephalosporin-Resistant <i>Enterobacterales</i> between Dogs and Humans in Households and Animal Shelters of Romania. ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL, 11(9). doi:10.3390/antibiotics11091242
Investigation of In Vitro Susceptibility and Resistance Mechanisms in Skin Pathogens: Perspectives for Fluoroquinolone Therapy in Canine Pyoderma
Azzariti, S., Bond, R., Loeffler, A., Zendri, F., Timofte, D., Chang, Y. -M., & Pelligand, L. (2022). Investigation of In Vitro Susceptibility and Resistance Mechanisms in Skin Pathogens: Perspectives for Fluoroquinolone Therapy in Canine Pyoderma. ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL, 11(9). doi:10.3390/antibiotics11091204
Antimicrobial resistance
Allerton, F., Timofte, D., Farrell, S., & Singleton, D. (2022). Antimicrobial resistance. BSAVA Companion, 2022(3), 9. doi:10.22233/20412495.0322.9
Antimicrobial resistance in clinical bacterial isolates from horses in the UK
Isgren, C. M., Williams, N. J., Fletcher, O. D., Timofte, D., Newton, R. J., Maddox, T. W., . . . Pinchbeck, G. L. (2022). Antimicrobial resistance in clinical bacterial isolates from horses in the UK. EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL, 54(2), 390-414. doi:10.1111/evj.13437
Increased Tolerance to Chlorhexidine Following Prolonged Exposure in Staphylococcus Species Isolated from the Skin of Dogs
2021
Analysis of Cryptosporidium spp. from clinical samples by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry
Gathercole, R., Tranfield, E., Xia, D., Perez-Cordon, G., Robinson, G., Timofte, D., . . . Chalmers, R. M. (2021). Analysis of Cryptosporidium spp. from clinical samples by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry. JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY, 131(4), 1840-1847. doi:10.1111/jam.15077
Temporal, Spatial, and Genomic Analyses of Enterobacteriaceae Clinical Antimicrobial Resistance in Companion Animals Reveals Phenotypes and Genotypes of One Health Concern
Singleton, D. A., Pongchaikul, P., Smith, S., Bengtsson, R. J., Baker, K., Timofte, D., . . . Williams, N. J. (n.d.). Temporal, Spatial, and Genomic Analyses of Enterobacteriaceae Clinical Antimicrobial Resistance in Companion Animals Reveals Phenotypes and Genotypes of One Health Concern. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12, 2160. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2021.700698
Case Report: Toxigenic <i>Corynebacterium ulcerans</i> Diphtheria-Like Infection in a Horse in the United Kingdom
Zendri, F., Isgren, C. M., Sinovich, M., Richards-Rios, P., Hopkins, K. L., Russell, K., . . . Timofte, D. (2021). Case Report: Toxigenic <i>Corynebacterium ulcerans</i> Diphtheria-Like Infection in a Horse in the United Kingdom. FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 8. doi:10.3389/fvets.2021.650238
Oesophageal Obstruction in a Donkey Due to Mediastinal Lymphadenitis Caused by <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> Complex
Paraschou, G., Buil, J., Timofte, D., & Priestnall, S. L. (2021). Oesophageal Obstruction in a Donkey Due to Mediastinal Lymphadenitis Caused by <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> Complex. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY, 185, 66-71. doi:10.1016/j.jcpa.2021.04.007
Overview and Evaluation of Existing Guidelines for Rational Antimicrobial Use in Small-Animal Veterinary Practice in Europe
Allerton, F., Prior, C., Bagcigil, A. F., Broens, E., Callens, B., Damborg, P., . . . Jessen, L. R. (2021). Overview and Evaluation of Existing Guidelines for Rational Antimicrobial Use in Small-Animal Veterinary Practice in Europe. ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL, 10(4). doi:10.3390/antibiotics10040409
Towards a Better and Harmonized Education in Antimicrobial Stewardship in European Veterinary Curricula
Espinosa-Gongora, C., Jessen, L. R., Dyar, O. J., Bousquet-Melou, A., Gonzalez-Zorn, B., Pulcini, C., . . . Guardabassi, L. (2021). Towards a Better and Harmonized Education in Antimicrobial Stewardship in European Veterinary Curricula. ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL, 10(4). doi:10.3390/antibiotics10040364
2020
Driving laboratory standardisation of bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing in veterinary clinical microbiology in Europe and beyond.
Timofte, D., Broens, E. M., Guardabassi, L., Pomba, C., Allerton, F., Ikonomopoulos, J., . . . European Network for Optimisation of Veterinary Antimicrobial Treatment (ENOVAT); ESCMID Study Group for Veterinary Microbiology (ESGVM); European College of Veterinary Microbiology (ECVM) and European Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (EAVLD). (2020). Driving laboratory standardisation of bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing in veterinary clinical microbiology in Europe and beyond.. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. doi:10.1128/jcm.02572-20
Nectarivorous Bird Emphysematous Ingluvitis (NBEI): A Novel Disease in Loriinae Birds Associated With Clostridium perfringens Infection
Rich, A. F., Zendri, F., Costa, T., Timofte, D., Drake, G. J., Rowland, H., . . . Chantrey, J. (n.d.). Nectarivorous Bird Emphysematous Ingluvitis (NBEI): A Novel Disease in Loriinae Birds Associated With Clostridium perfringens Infection. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. doi:10.3389/fvets.2020.606112
Bacterial translocation in horses with colic and the potential association with surgical site infection: a pilot study
Hann, M., Timofte, D., Isgren, C. M., & Archer, D. C. (2020). Bacterial translocation in horses with colic and the potential association with surgical site infection: a pilot study. VETERINARY RECORD, 187(2). doi:10.1136/vr.105788
Geographical Variations in Virulence Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance Amongst Staphylococci Isolated From Dogs From the United Kingdom and Romania
Hritcu, O. M., Schmidt, V. M., Salem, S. E., Maciuca, I. E., Moraru, R. F., Lipovan, I., . . . Timofte, D. (2020). Geographical Variations in Virulence Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance Amongst Staphylococci Isolated From Dogs From the United Kingdom and Romania. FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 7. doi:10.3389/fvets.2020.00414
Occurrence of ESBL-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> ST131, Including the <i>H30</i>-Rx and C1-M27 Subclones, Among Urban Seagulls from the United Kingdom
Zendri, F., Maciuca, I. E., Moon, S., Jones, P. H., Wattret, A., Jenkins, R., . . . Timofte, D. (2020). Occurrence of ESBL-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> ST131, Including the <i>H30</i>-Rx and C1-M27 Subclones, Among Urban Seagulls from the United Kingdom. MICROBIAL DRUG RESISTANCE, 26(6), 697-708. doi:10.1089/mdr.2019.0351
2019
Genetic Features of mcr-1 Mediated Colistin Resistance in CMY-2-Producing Escherichia coli From Romanian Poultry
Maciuca, I. E., Cummins, M. L., Cozma, A. P., Rimbu, C. M., Guguianu, E., Panzaru, C., . . . Timofte, D. (2019). Genetic Features of mcr-1 Mediated Colistin Resistance in CMY-2-Producing Escherichia coli From Romanian Poultry. FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 10. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2019.02267
Reservoirs of resistance: polymyxin resistance in veterinary-associated companion animal isolates of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>
Scott, A., Pottenger, S., Timofte, D., Moore, M., Wright, L., Kukavica-Ibrulj, I., . . . Fothergill, J. L. (2019). Reservoirs of resistance: polymyxin resistance in veterinary-associated companion animal isolates of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>. VETERINARY RECORD, 185(7). doi:10.1136/vr.105075
Emergence of carriage of CTX-M-15 in faecal Escherichia coli in horses at an equine hospital in the UK; increasing prevalence over a decade (2008-2017))
Isgren, C. M., Edwards, T., Pinchbeck, G. L., Winward, E., Adams, E. R., Norton, P., . . . Williams, N. J. (2019). Emergence of carriage of CTX-M-15 in faecal Escherichia coli in horses at an equine hospital in the UK; increasing prevalence over a decade (2008-2017)). BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH, 15. doi:10.1186/s12917-019-2011-9
Characterisation of Extended β-Lactamases and Plasmid Mediated Quinolones Resistancein Escherichia Coli from Shelter Dogs
COZMA, A. P., MĂCIUCĂ, E. I., CARP-CĂRARE, C., CARP-CĂRARE, M., RÎMBU, C., ANIȚĂ, A., . . . TIMOFTE, D. (n.d.). Characterisation of Extended β-Lactamases and Plasmid Mediated Quinolones Resistancein Escherichia Coli from Shelter Dogs. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Veterinary Medicine, 76(1), 100-103. doi:10.15835/buasvmcn-vm:2019.0003
The diversity, evolution and ecology of Salmonella in venomous snakes
Hinton, J. C. D. (2019). The diversity, evolution and ecology of Salmonella in venomous snakes. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Genetic resistance determinants to fusidic acid and chlorhexidine in variably susceptible staphylococci from dogs
Frosini, S. -M., Bond, R., Rantala, M., Gronthal, T., Rankin, S. C., O'Shea, K., . . . Loeffler, A. (2019). Genetic resistance determinants to fusidic acid and chlorhexidine in variably susceptible staphylococci from dogs. BMC MICROBIOLOGY, 19. doi:10.1186/s12866-019-1449-z
Susceptibility testing during lambing season
Duncan, J., Timofte, D., Grove-White, D., & Angell, J. (2019). Susceptibility testing during lambing season. VETERINARY RECORD, 184(7), 224. doi:10.1136/vr.l1671
Occurrence and characterization of Escherichia coli ST410 co-harbouring blaNDM-5, blaCMY-42 and blaTEM-190 in a dog from the UK.
Reynolds, M. E., Phan, H. T. T., George, S., Hubbard, A. T. M., Stoesser, N., Maciuca, I. E., . . . Timofte, D. (2019). Occurrence and characterization of Escherichia coli ST410 co-harbouring blaNDM-5, blaCMY-42 and blaTEM-190 in a dog from the UK.. The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy. doi:10.1093/jac/dkz017
The diversity, evolution and ecology of <i>Salmonella</i> in venomous snakes
Pulford, C., Wenner, N., Redway, M., Rodwell, E., Webster, H., Escudero, R., . . . Hinton, J. (2019). The diversity, evolution and ecology of <i>Salmonella</i> in venomous snakes. doi:10.1101/526442
Diversity, Virulence, and Clinical Significance of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase- and pAmpC-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> From Companion Animals
Bortolami, A., Zendri, F., Maciuca, E. I., Wattret, A., Ellis, C., Schmidt, V., . . . Timofte, D. (2019). Diversity, Virulence, and Clinical Significance of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase- and pAmpC-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> From Companion Animals. FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 10. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2019.01260
Sequential bacterial sampling of the midline incision in horses undergoing exploratory laparotomy
Isgren, C. M., Salem, S. E., Townsend, N. B., Timofte, D., Maddox, T. W., & Archer, D. C. (2019). Sequential bacterial sampling of the midline incision in horses undergoing exploratory laparotomy. Equine veterinary journal, 51(1), 38-44. doi:10.1111/evj.12958
2018
Are the Hands of Veterinary Staff a Reservoir for Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria? A Randomized Study to Evaluate Two Hand Hygiene Rubs in a Veterinary Hospital
Espadale, E., Pinchbeck, G., Williams, N. J., Timofte, D., McIntyre, K. M., & Schmidt, V. M. (2018). Are the Hands of Veterinary Staff a Reservoir for Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria? A Randomized Study to Evaluate Two Hand Hygiene Rubs in a Veterinary Hospital. MICROBIAL DRUG RESISTANCE, 24(10), 1607-1616. doi:10.1089/mdr.2018.0183
A study of tuberculosis in road traffic-killed badgers on the edge of the British bovine TB epidemic area
Sandoval Barron, E., Swift, B., Chantrey, J., Christley, R., Gardner, R., Jewell, C., . . . Bennett, M. (2018). A study of tuberculosis in road traffic-killed badgers on the edge of the British bovine TB epidemic area. Scientific Reports, 8(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-018-35652-5
Characterisation of the Resistance Patterns to Non Beta-Lactam Antimicrobials in Esbl-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Dogs and Their Owners
COZMA, A. P., MĂCIUCĂ, I. E., CARP-CĂRARE, C., RIMBU, C., GUGUIANU, E., CARP-CĂRARE, M., & TIMOFTE, D. (n.d.). Characterisation of the Resistance Patterns to Non Beta-Lactam Antimicrobials in Esbl-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Dogs and Their Owners. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Veterinary Medicine, 75(1), 133. doi:10.15835/buasvmcn-vm:003917
Corneal abrasion and microbial contamination in horses following general anaesthesia for non-ocular surgery
Scarabelli, S., Timofte, D., Malalana, F., & Bardell, D. (2018). Corneal abrasion and microbial contamination in horses following general anaesthesia for non-ocular surgery. VETERINARY ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA, 45(3), 278-284. doi:10.1016/j.vaa.2017.12.002
Illumina short-read and MinION long-read WGS to characterize the molecular epidemiology of an NDM-1 <i>Serratia marcescens</i> outbreak in Romania
Phan, H. T. T., Stoesser, N., Maciuca, I. E., Toma, F., Szekely, E., Flonta, M., . . . Timofte, D. (2018). Illumina short-read and MinION long-read WGS to characterize the molecular epidemiology of an NDM-1 <i>Serratia marcescens</i> outbreak in Romania. JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY, 73(3), 672-679. doi:10.1093/jac/dkx456
2017
Characterization of Livestock-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus CC398 and mecC-positive CC130 from Zoo Animals in the United Kingdom
Bortolami, A., Verin, R., Chantrey, J., Corro, M., Ashpole, I., Lopez, J., & Timofte, D. (2017). Characterization of Livestock-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus CC398 and mecC-positive CC130 from Zoo Animals in the United Kingdom. Microbial Drug Resistance: veterinary microbiology, 23(7), 908-914. doi:10.1089/mdr.2017.0161
Three cases of imported eyeworm infection in dogs: a new threat for the United Kingdom
Graham-Brown, J., Gilmore, P., Colella, V., Moss, L., Dixon, C., Andrews, M., . . . Williams, D. (2017). Three cases of imported eyeworm infection in dogs: a new threat for the United Kingdom. VETERINARY RECORD, 181(13). doi:10.1136/vr.104378
Imported leishmaniasis in a dog in a sandfly-populated area in northeastern Romania
Pavel, G., Timofte, D., Mocanu, D., Malancus, R., & Solcan, C. (2017). Imported leishmaniasis in a dog in a sandfly-populated area in northeastern Romania. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC INVESTIGATION, 29(5), 683-685. doi:10.1177/1040638717708391
Environmental surveillance identifies multiple introductions of MRSA CC398 in an Equine Veterinary Hospital in the UK, 2011-2016
Bortolami, A., Williams, N. J., McGowan, C. M., Kelly, P. G., Archer, D. C., Corro, M., . . . Timofte, D. (2017). Environmental surveillance identifies multiple introductions of MRSA CC398 in an Equine Veterinary Hospital in the UK, 2011-2016. Scientific Reports, 7. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-05559-8
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacterial isolates associated with hepatobiliary infection in cats and dogs
Timofte, D., Bortolami, A., Noble, P. -J., & German, A. (2017). Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacterial isolates associated with hepatobiliary infection in cats and dogs. In BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2017 (pp. 489). British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781910443439.62.7
2016
Interaction of chlorhexidine with trisEDTA or miconazole <i>in vitro</i> against canine meticillin-resistant and -susceptible <i>Staphylococcus pseudintermedius</i> isolates from two UK regions
Clark, S. -M., Loeffler, A., Schmidt, V. M., Chang, Y. -M., Wilson, A., Timofte, D., & Bond, R. (2016). Interaction of chlorhexidine with trisEDTA or miconazole <i>in vitro</i> against canine meticillin-resistant and -susceptible <i>Staphylococcus pseudintermedius</i> isolates from two UK regions. VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY, 27(5), 340-+. doi:10.1111/vde.12357
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial isolates from horses with synovial sepsis: A cross-sectional study of 95 cases.
Robinson, C. S., Timofte, D., Singer, E. R., Rimmington, L., & Rubio Martinez, L. M. (2016). Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial isolates from horses with synovial sepsis: A cross-sectional study of 95 cases.. The Veterinary Journal, 216, 117-121. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2016.07.004
Veterinary Hospital Dissemination of CTX-M-15 Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> ST410 in the United Kingdom
Timofte, D., Maciuca, I. E., Williams, N. J., Wattret, A., & Schmidt, V. (2016). Veterinary Hospital Dissemination of CTX-M-15 Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> ST410 in the United Kingdom. MICROBIAL DRUG RESISTANCE, 22(7), 609-615. doi:10.1089/mdr.2016.0036
European multicenter study on antimicrobial resistance in bacteria isolated from companion animal urinary tract infections
Marques, C., Gama, L. T., Belas, A., Bergstrom, K., Beurlet, S., Briend-Marchal, A., . . . Pomba, C. (2016). European multicenter study on antimicrobial resistance in bacteria isolated from companion animal urinary tract infections. BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH, 12. doi:10.1186/s12917-016-0840-3
Case of canine ocular thelaziosis in the UK
Graham-Brown, J., Gilmore, P., Williams, D., Barber, J., Andrews, M., & Timofte, D. (2016). Case of canine ocular thelaziosis in the UK. VETERINARY RECORD, 179(2). doi:10.1136/vr.i3743
Active surveillance scheme in three Romanian hospitals reveals a high prevalence and variety of carbapenamase-producing Gram-negative bacteria: a pilot study, December 2014 to May 2015
Timofte, D., Panzaru, C. V., Maciuca, I. E., Dan, M., Mare, A. D., Man, A., & Toma, F. (2016). Active surveillance scheme in three Romanian hospitals reveals a high prevalence and variety of carbapenamase-producing Gram-negative bacteria: a pilot study, December 2014 to May 2015. EUROSURVEILLANCE, 21(25), 5-12. doi:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2016.21.25.30262
Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance amongst Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolates detected from clinical infections in dogs and cats during 2004-2015 in the North West UK
Schmidt, V. M., Trevan, M., Buckley, L. M., & Timofte, D. (2016). Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance amongst Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolates detected from clinical infections in dogs and cats during 2004-2015 in the North West UK. In WCVD8. Bordeaux.
Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance amongst canine Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates between 2011–2015
Schmidt, V., Botham, L., Buckley, L., & Timofte, D. (n.d.). Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance amongst canine Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates between 2011–2015. In Unknown Conference (pp. 494). British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781910443446.59.5
Prevalence and clinical significance of ESBL/AmpC producing Enterobacteriaceae from companion animals, N-W England
Timofte, D., Bortolami, A., Pinchbeck, G., Schmidt, V., & Williams, N. (n.d.). Prevalence and clinical significance of ESBL/AmpC producing Enterobacteriaceae from companion animals, N-W England. In BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2016 (pp. 472-473). British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781910443446.54.6
2015
High Prevalence of <i>Escherichia coli</i>-Producing CTX-M-15 Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases in Poultry and Human Clinical Isolates in Romania
Maciuca, I. E., Williams, N. J., Tuchilus, C., Dorneanu, O., Guguianu, E., Carp-Carare, C., . . . Timofte, D. (2015). High Prevalence of <i>Escherichia coli</i>-Producing CTX-M-15 Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases in Poultry and Human Clinical Isolates in Romania. MICROBIAL DRUG RESISTANCE, 21(6), 651-662. doi:10.1089/mdr.2014.0248
Emergence of concurrent infections with colistin-resistant ESBL-positive <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and OXA-23-producing <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> sensitive to colistin only in a Romanian cardiac intensive care unit
Timofte, D., Dan, M., Maciuca, I. E., Ciucu, L., Dabija, E. R., Guguianu, E., & Panzaru, C. V. (2015). Emergence of concurrent infections with colistin-resistant ESBL-positive <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and OXA-23-producing <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> sensitive to colistin only in a Romanian cardiac intensive care unit. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 34(10), 2069-2074. doi:10.1007/s10096-015-2453-3
Prevalence of antimicrobial sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates from horses with synovial sepsis
Robinson, C., Timofte, D., Singer, E. R., Rimmington, L., & Rubio Martinez, L. (2015, July 2). Prevalence of antimicrobial sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates from horses with synovial sepsis. In 24th European College of Veterinary Surgeons Congress Vol. 24. Berlin, Germany.
2014
Detection of the human-pandemic <i>Escherichia coli</i> B2-025b-ST131 in UK dogs
Timofte, D., Maciuca, I. E., Kemmett, K., Wattret, A., & Williams, N. J. (2014). Detection of the human-pandemic <i>Escherichia coli</i> B2-025b-ST131 in UK dogs. VETERINARY RECORD, 174(14), 352-+. doi:10.1136/vr.101893
Detection and Molecular Characterization of <i>Escherichia coli</i> CTX-M-15 and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> SHV-12 β-Lactamases from Bovine Mastitis Isolates in the United Kingdom
Timofte, D., Maciuca, I. E., Evans, N. J., Williams, H., Wattret, A., Fick, J. C., & Williams, N. J. (2014). Detection and Molecular Characterization of <i>Escherichia coli</i> CTX-M-15 and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> SHV-12 β-Lactamases from Bovine Mastitis Isolates in the United Kingdom. ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY, 58(2), 789-794. doi:10.1128/AAC.00752-13
Detection of Escherichia coli CTX-M-15 and Klebsiella pneumoniae SHV-12 producing β-lactamases isolated from cases of bovine mastitis in the United Kingdom
Timofte, D., Maciuca, I., Evans, N., Williams, H., Wattret, A., Fick, J., & Williams, N. (2014). Detection of Escherichia coli CTX-M-15 and Klebsiella pneumoniae SHV-12 producing β-lactamases isolated from cases of bovine mastitis in the United Kingdom. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 58(2), 789-794.
2013
ULTRASTRUCTURAL LESIONS AND IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF BCL-2 PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN THE KIDNEY OF CHICKENS WITH EXPERIMENTAL OCHRATOXICOSIS
Solcan, C., Timofte, D., Floristean, V. C., Carter, S. D., & Solcan, G. (2013). ULTRASTRUCTURAL LESIONS AND IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF BCL-2 PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN THE KIDNEY OF CHICKENS WITH EXPERIMENTAL OCHRATOXICOSIS. ACTA VETERINARIA HUNGARICA, 61(3), 344-353. doi:10.1556/AVet.2013.021
2012
Host and environmental reservoirs of infection for bovine digital dermatitis treponemes
Evans, N. J., Timofte, D., Isherwood, D. R., Brown, J. M., Williams, J. M., Sherlock, K., . . . Carter, S. D. (2012). Host and environmental reservoirs of infection for bovine digital dermatitis treponemes. VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY, 156(1-2), 102-109. doi:10.1016/j.vetmic.2011.09.029
Host and environmental reservoirs of infection for bovine digital dermatitis treponemes
Evans, N. J., Timofte, D., Isherwood, D. R., Brown, J. M., Williams, J. M., Sherlock, K., . . . Carter, S. D. (2012). Host and environmental reservoirs of infection for bovine digital dermatitis treponemes. Veterinary Microbiology, 156(1-2), 102-109. doi:10.1016/j.vetmic.2011.09.029
2011
Detection of Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase-Positive <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Bile Isolates from Two Dogs with Bacterial Cholangiohepatitis
Timofte, D., Dandrieux, J., Wattret, A., Fick, J., & Williams, N. J. (2011). Detection of Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase-Positive <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Bile Isolates from Two Dogs with Bacterial Cholangiohepatitis. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY, 49(9), 3411-3414. doi:10.1128/JCM.01045-11
Characteristics of epileptic episodes in UK dog breeds: an epidemiological approach
Short, A. D., Dunne, A., Lohi, H., Boulton, S., Carter, S. D., Timofte, D., & Ollier, W. E. R. (2011). Characteristics of epileptic episodes in UK dog breeds: an epidemiological approach. VETERINARY RECORD, 169(2), 48-+. doi:10.1136/vr.d1901
Association between bovine digital dermatitis treponemes and a range of 'non-healing' bovine hoof disorders
Evans, N. J., Blowey, R. W., Timofte, D., Isherwood, D. R., Brown, J. M., Murray, R., . . . Carter, S. D. (2011). Association between bovine digital dermatitis treponemes and a range of 'non-healing' bovine hoof disorders. VETERINARY RECORD, 168(8), 214. doi:10.1136/vr.c5487
2010
Exonic mutations in the <i>L2HGDH</i> gene in Staffordshire bull terriers
Short, A. D., Mellersh, C. S., Platt, H., Carter, S. D., Timofte, D., Lohi, H., & Ollier, W. E. R. (2010). Exonic mutations in the <i>L2HGDH</i> gene in Staffordshire bull terriers. VETERINARY RECORD, 167(12), 455-457. doi:10.1136/vr.c4476
Association of treponemes with bovine ulcerative mammary dermatitis
Evans, N. J., Timofte, D., Carter, S. D., Brown, J. M., Scholey, R., Read, D. H., & Blowey, R. W. (2010). Association of treponemes with bovine ulcerative mammary dermatitis. VETERINARY RECORD, 166(17), 532-533. doi:10.1136/vr.b4822
The association of treponemes with bovine ulcerative mammary dermatitis.
Evans, N. J., Timofte, D., Brown, J. M., Blowey, R. W., & Carter, S. D. (2010). The association of treponemes with bovine ulcerative mammary dermatitis.. Vet Record, 166, 532-533.
2009
Fatal Borreliosis in Bat Caused by Relapsing Fever Spirochete, United Kingdom
Evans, N. J., Bown, K., Timofte, D., Simpson, V. R., & Birtles, R. J. (2009). Fatal Borreliosis in Bat Caused by Relapsing Fever Spirochete, United Kingdom. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 15(8), 1331-1333. doi:10.3201/eid1508.090475
Association of Unique, Isolated Treponemes with Bovine Digital Dermatitis Lesions
Evans, N. J., Brown, J. M., Demirkan, I., Singh, P., Getty, B., Timofte, D., . . . Carter, S. D. (2009). Association of Unique, Isolated Treponemes with Bovine Digital Dermatitis Lesions. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY, 47(3), 689-696. doi:10.1128/JCM.01914-08