Publications
2024
Proliferative, lymphocytic, infundibular mural folliculitis and dermatitis with prominent follicular apoptosis and parakeratotic casts in a Labrador retriever: Clinical, histopathological and dermoscopic features and co-morbidities.
Wyatt, E. K., Roccabianca, P., Schmidt, V., & Legnani, S. (2024). Proliferative, lymphocytic, infundibular mural folliculitis and dermatitis with prominent follicular apoptosis and parakeratotic casts in a Labrador retriever: Clinical, histopathological and dermoscopic features and co-morbidities.. Veterinary dermatology, 35(3), 354-359. doi:10.1111/vde.13238
Canine cutaneous lupus erythematosus with prominent interdigital lesions in two greyhounds.
Wyatt, E. K., Schmidt, V., & Legnani, S. (2024). Canine cutaneous lupus erythematosus with prominent interdigital lesions in two greyhounds.. Veterinary dermatology, 35(2), 242-246. doi:10.1111/vde.13220
Diagnosis and treatment of dermatophytic furunculosis in a polar bear (<i>Ursus maritimus</i>)
Wyatt, E. K., Schmidt, V., & Buckley, L. (2024). Diagnosis and treatment of dermatophytic furunculosis in a polar bear (<i>Ursus maritimus</i>). Veterinary Record Case Reports, 12(1). doi:10.1002/vrc2.777
Mastocytosis in the skin in dogs: A multicentric case series.
Wyatt, E. K., Affolter, V., Borio, S., Guillen, A., Verganti, S., Murphy, S., . . . Tanis, J. -B. (2024). Mastocytosis in the skin in dogs: A multicentric case series.. Veterinary and comparative oncology, 22(1), 136-148. doi:10.1111/vco.12962
Challenging the norm: Epicutaneous immunotherapy for canine atopic dermatitis.
Pinto, M. S. D. N., Gil, S. J. R. C. A., Ramió-Lluch, L., Schmidt, V. M., Pereira, H. M. L., Fernandes, B. A. P., . . . Lourenço, A. M. G. X. F. (2024). Challenging the norm: Epicutaneous immunotherapy for canine atopic dermatitis.. Allergy, 79(1), 255-257. doi:10.1111/all.15946
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
2023
Primary Prevention of Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Breaking the Cycle-A Narrative Review.
Fernandes, B., Alves, S., Schmidt, V., Bizarro, A. F., Pinto, M., Pereira, H., . . . Lourenço, A. M. (2023). Primary Prevention of Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Breaking the Cycle-A Narrative Review.. Veterinary sciences, 10(11), 659. doi:10.3390/vetsci10110659
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
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
A Dog’s Dinner: Factors affecting food choice and feeding practices for UK dog owners feeding raw meat-based or conventional cooked diets
Morgan, G., Williams, N., Schmidt, V., Cookson, D., Symington, C., & Pinchbeck, G. (2022). A Dog’s Dinner: Factors affecting food choice and feeding practices for UK dog owners feeding raw meat-based or conventional cooked diets. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 208, 105741. doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2022.105741
UK dogs eating raw meat diets have higher risk of Salmonella and antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli faecal carriage
Groat, E. F., Williams, N. J., Pinchbeck, G., Warner, B., Simpson, A., & Schmidt, V. M. (2022). UK dogs eating raw meat diets have higher risk of <i>Salmonella</i> and antimicrobial-resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> faecal carriage. JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 63(6), 435-441. doi:10.1111/jsap.13488
2020
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
2019
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
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
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
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
Routine antibiotic therapy in dogs increases the detection of antimicrobial-resistant faecal Escherichia coli
Schmidt, V., Pinchbeck, G., Mcintyre, K., Nuttall, T., McEwan, N., Dawson, S., & Williams, N. J. (2018). Routine antibiotic therapy in dogs increases the detection of antimicrobial-resistant faecal Escherichia coli. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 73(12), 3305-3316. doi:10.1093/jac/dky352
Successful multimodal treatment of<i>Paecilomyces lilacinus</i>infection in a dog
Espadale, E., Buckley, L., Borio, S., McEwan, N., & Schmidt, V. (2018). Successful multimodal treatment of<i>Paecilomyces lilacinus</i>infection in a dog. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS, 6(2). doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000627
Impact of systemic antimicrobial therapy on mucosal staphylococci in a population of dogs in Northwest England
Schmidt, V. M., Pinchbeck, G., Nuttall, T., Shaw, S., Mcintyre, K. M., McEwan, N., . . . Williams, N. (2018). Impact of systemic antimicrobial therapy on mucosal staphylococci in a population of dogs in Northwest England. Veterinary Dermatology: an international journal.
Impact of systemic antimicrobial therapy on mucosal staphylococci in a population of dogs in Northwest England
Schmidt, V. M., Pinchbeck, G., Nuttall, T., Shaw, S., McIntyre, K. M., McEwan, N., . . . Williams, N. J. (2018). Impact of systemic antimicrobial therapy on mucosal staphylococci in a population of dogs in Northwest England. VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY, 29(3), 192-+. doi:10.1111/vde.12538
2016
Small animal disease surveillance: pruritus, and coagulase-positive staphylococci
Sanchez-Vizcaino, F., Singleton, D., Jones, P. H., Heayns, B., Wardeh, M., Radford, A. D., . . . Everitt, S. (2016). Small animal disease surveillance: pruritus, and coagulase-positive staphylococci. VETERINARY RECORD, 179(14), 352-355. doi:10.1136/vr.i5322
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
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
A pilot study comparing <i>in vitro</i> efficacy of topical preparations against veterinary pathogens
Uri, M., Buckley, L. M., Marriage, L., McEwan, N., & Schmidt, V. M. (2016). A pilot study comparing <i>in vitro</i> efficacy of topical preparations against veterinary pathogens. VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY, 27(3), 152-+. doi:10.1111/vde.12306
Canine raw meat diets and antimicrobial resistant E. coli: is there a link?
Groat, E. F., Williams, N. J., Pinchbeck, G., Simpson, A., & Schmidt, V. M. (n.d.). Canine raw meat diets and antimicrobial resistant E. coli: is there a link?. In Unknown Conference (pp. 540). British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781910443446.69.5
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
Efficacy of proactive long-term maintenance therapy of canine atopic dermatitis with 0.0584% hydrocortisone aceponate spray: a double-blind placebo controlled pilot study
Lourenco, A. M., Schmidt, V., Sao Braz, B., Nobrega, D., Nunes, T., Duarte-Correia, J. H., . . . Nuttall, T. (2016). Efficacy of proactive long-term maintenance therapy of canine atopic dermatitis with 0.0584% hydrocortisone aceponate spray: a double-blind placebo controlled pilot study. VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY, 27(2), 88-E25. doi:10.1111/vde.12285
2015
Antimicrobial resistance risk factors and characterisation of faecal E. coli isolated from healthy Labrador retrievers in the United Kingdom
Schmidt, V. M., Pinchbeck, G. L., Nuttall, T., McEwan, N., Dawson, S., & Williams, N. J. (2015). Antimicrobial resistance risk factors and characterisation of faecal E. coli isolated from healthy Labrador retrievers in the United Kingdom. PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE, 119(1-2), 31-40. doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2015.01.013
2014
Antimicrobial resistance and characterisation of staphylococci isolated from healthy Labrador retrievers in the United Kingdom
Schmidt, V. M., Williams, N. J., Pinchbeck, G., Corless, C. E., Shaw, S., McEwan, N., . . . Nuttall, T. (2014). Antimicrobial resistance and characterisation of staphylococci isolated from healthy Labrador retrievers in the United Kingdom. BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH, 10. doi:10.1186/1746-6148-10-17
2013
Cross-reaction and co-sensitization among related and unrelated allergens in canine intradermal tests
Buckley, L., Schmidt, V., McEwan, N., & Nuttall, T. (2013). Cross-reaction and co-sensitization among related and unrelated allergens in canine intradermal tests. VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY, 24(4), 422-E92. doi:10.1111/vde.12044
Cross‐reaction and co‐sensitization among related and unrelated allergens in canine intradermal tests
Buckley, L., Schmidt, V., McEwan, N., & Nuttall, T. (2013). Cross‐reaction and co‐sensitization among related and unrelated allergens in canine intradermal tests. Veterinary Dermatology, 24(4), 422. doi:10.1111/vde.12044
Positive and negative predictive values of a Sarcoptes specific IgG ELISA in a tested population of pruritic dogs
Buckley, L. M., Schmidt, V., McEwan, N. A., & Nuttall, T. J. (2013). Positive and negative predictive values of a Sarcoptes specific IgG ELISA in a tested population of pruritic dogs. Veterinary Dermatology, 23, 36.
2012
Does confirmed pathogen transfer between sanctuary workers and great apes mean that reintroduction should not occur? Commentary on "Drug-resistant human Staphylococcus aureus findings in sanctuary apes and its threat to wild ape populations".
Unwin, S., Robinson, I., Schmidt, V., Colin, C., Ford, L., & Humle, T. (2012). Does confirmed pathogen transfer between sanctuary workers and great apes mean that reintroduction should not occur? Commentary on "Drug-resistant human Staphylococcus aureus findings in sanctuary apes and its threat to wild ape populations".. American journal of primatology, 74(12), 1076-1083. doi:10.1002/ajp.22069
Efficacy of a 0.0584% hydrocortisone aceponate spray in presumed feline allergic dermatitis: an open label pilot study
Schmidt, V., Buckley, L. M., McEwan, N. A., Reme, C. A., & Nuttall, T. J. (2012). Efficacy of a 0.0584% hydrocortisone aceponate spray in presumed feline allergic dermatitis: an open label pilot study. VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY, 23(1), 11-E4. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.2011.00993.x
2011
Efficacy of a 0.0584% hydrocortisone aceponate spray in presumed feline allergic dermatitis: an open label pilot study
Schmidt, V., Buckley, L. M., McEwan, N. A., Rème, C. A., & Nuttall, T. J. (2011). Efficacy of a 0.0584% hydrocortisone aceponate spray in presumed feline allergic dermatitis: an open label pilot study. Veterinary Dermatology, 23, 11-16.
2010
The glucocorticoid sparing efficacy of Phytopica in the management of canine atopic dermatitis.
Schmidt, V., McEwan, N., Volk, A., Helps, J., Morrell, K., & Nuttall, T. (2010). The glucocorticoid sparing efficacy of Phytopica in the management of canine atopic dermatitis.. Veterinary dermatology, 21(1), 96-105. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00858.x
The glucocorticoid sparing efficacy of Phytopica™ in the management of canine atopic dermatitis
Schmidt, V., McEwan, N., Volk, A., Helps, J., Morrell, K., & Nuttall, T. (2010). The glucocorticoid sparing efficacy of Phytopica™ in the management of canine atopic dermatitis. VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY, 21(1), 96-104. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00858.x
2009
<i>Staphylococcus intermedius</i> binding to immobilized fibrinogen, fibronectin and cytokeratin <i>in vitro</i>
Schmidt, V., Nuttall, T., Fazakerley, J., & McEwan, N. (2009). <i>Staphylococcus intermedius</i> binding to immobilized fibrinogen, fibronectin and cytokeratin <i>in vitro</i>. VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY, 20(5-6), 502-508. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00804.x
Efficacy of a 0.0584% hydrocortisone aceponate spray in the management of canine atopic dermatitis: a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial
Nuttall, T., Mueller, R., Bensignor, E., Verde, M., Noli, C., Schmidt, V., & Reme, C. (2009). Efficacy of a 0.0584% hydrocortisone aceponate spray in the management of canine atopic dermatitis: a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial. VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY, 20(3), 191-198. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00756.x
Staphylococcal colonization of mucosal and lesional skin sites in atopic and healthy dogs
Fazakerley, J., Nuttall, T., Sales, D., Schmidt, V., Carter, S. D., Hart, C. A., & McEwan, N. A. (2009). Staphylococcal colonization of mucosal and lesional skin sites in atopic and healthy dogs. Veterinary Dermatology, 20(3), 179-184. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00745.x
Staphylococcal colonization of mucosal and lesional skin sites in atopic and healthy dogs
Fazakerley, J., Nuttall, T., Sales, D., Schmidt, V., Carter, S. D., Hart, C. A., & McEwan, N. A. (2009). Staphylococcal colonization of mucosal and lesional skin sites in atopic and healthy dogs. VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY, 20(3), 179-184. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00745.x
1988
HEMATOPOIETIC GROWTH-FACTORS - BIOLOGIC COMPLEXITY AND CLINICAL PROMISE
NIENHUIS, A. W. (1988). HEMATOPOIETIC GROWTH-FACTORS - BIOLOGIC COMPLEXITY AND CLINICAL PROMISE. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 318(14), 916-918. doi:10.1056/NEJM198804073181408