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  1. A Novel Peptide with Antifungal Activity from Red Swamp Crayfish Procambarus clarkii

    Article • Antibiotics, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  2. High seroprevalence of Leishmania infantum infection in dogs and its associated risk factors in selected towns of Southwest and West Shewa zones of Oromia, Ethiopia

    Article • Veterinary Medicine and Science, August 2022, Wiley

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  3. Tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis in a striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) in the coasts of Sicily (Italy)

    Article • European Journal of Wildlife Research, February 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  4. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) of Bacteria Isolated from Dogs with Canine Parvovirus (CPV) Infection: The Need for a Rational Use of Antibiotics in Companion Animal Health

    Article • Antibiotics, January 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  5. Retrieving Historical Cases of Aujeszky’s Disease in Sicily (Italy): Report of a Natural Outbreak Affecting Sheep, Goats, Dogs, Cats and Foxes and Considerations on Critical Issues and Perspectives in Light of the Recent EU Regulation 429/2016

    Article • Pathogens, October 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  6. Phenotypic and genotypic study on antibiotic resistance and pathogenic factors of <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> isolates from small ruminant mastitis milk in South of Italy (Sicily)

    Article • Italian Journal of Food Safety, October 2021, PAGEPress Publications

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  7. Virulence, Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm Production of Escherichia coli Isolates from Healthy Broiler Chickens in Western Algeria

    Article • Antibiotics, September 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  8. Can Human Handling Increase the Presence of Multidrug Resistance (MDR) in Salmonella spp. Isolated from Food Sources?

    Article • Microorganisms, September 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  9. Prevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii and Leishmania spp. infections in apparently healthy dogs in west Shewa zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

    Article • BMC Veterinary Research, August 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  10. Molecular Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence Genes of Bacterial Pathogens from Bovine and Caprine Mastitis in Northern Lebanon

    Article • Microorganisms, May 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  11. Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Canine Leptospira and Brucella Species Infection in West Shewa Zone, Central Ethiopia

    Article • Veterinary Medicine Research and Reports, February 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  12. Study on Bacteria Isolates and Antimicrobial Resistance in Wildlife in Sicily, Southern Italy

    Article • Microorganisms, January 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  13. Intra-vitam Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Pigs: Concordance Between Interferon-Gamma Release Assay and Comparative Tuberculin Skin Test

    Article • Frontiers in Veterinary Science, December 2020, Frontiers

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  14. Identification of New Antimicrobial Peptides from Mediterranean Medical Plant Charybdis pancration (Steinh.) Speta

    Article • Antibiotics, October 2020, MDPI AG

    Professor Giampaolo Barone, Dr. Maria Vitale

  15. Cryptosporidium and Giardia infections in dairy calves in southern Ethiopia

    Article • Parasite Epidemiology and Control, August 2020, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  16. Zoonotic tuberculosis: a complex issue of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex

    Article • The Lancet Microbe, June 2020, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  17. Control of Growth and Persistence of Listeria monocytogenes and β-Lactam-Resistant Escherichia coli by Thymol in Food Processing Settings

    Article • Molecules, January 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  18. Pistachio Consumption Alleviates Inflammation and Improves Gut Microbiota Composition in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, January 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  19. Comparison of Antibiotic Resistance Profile and Biofilm Production of Staphylococcus aureus Isolates Derived from Human Specimens and Animal-Derived Samples

    Article • Antibiotics, July 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  20. Genotype diversity and distribution of Mycobacterium bovis from livestock in a small, high-risk area in northeastern Sicily, Italy

    Article • PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, July 2019, PLOS

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  21. A case of bovine trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma theileri in Sicily, Italy

    Article • Parasitology Research, July 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  22. Two novel amino acid substitutions in highly conserved regions of prion protein (PrP) and a high frequency of a scrapie protective variant in native Ethiopian goats

    Article • BMC Veterinary Research, May 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  23. A Synthetic Derivative of Antimicrobial Peptide Holothuroidin 2 from Mediterranean Sea Cucumber (Holothuria tubulosa) in the Control of Listeria monocytogenes

    Article • Marine Drugs, March 2019, MDPI AG

    Professor Giampaolo Barone, Dr. Maria Vitale

  24. Antibiotic Resistance Profiling, Analysis of Virulence Aspects and Molecular Genotyping ofStaphylococcus aureusIsolated in Sicily, Italy

    Article • Foodborne Pathogens and Disease, March 2018, Mary Ann Liebert Inc

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  25. Analysis of differences in prion protein gene (PRNP) polymorphisms between Algerian and Southern Italy's goats

    Article • Italian Journal of Animal Science, January 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Samia KDIDI, Full Prof. Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar , Dr. Maria Vitale, Rachid Boukhari

  26. M. bovis infection in pigs: Improvement of the γ-IFN assay efficiency in this species using a maintenance medium

    Article • Tuberculosis, January 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  27. Lesions Consistent with Tuberculous Spondylitis in Domestic and Wild Swine and Their Potential Use as a Model for Pott Disease in Humans

    Article • January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  28. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex strains isolated from livestock and wild animals in Italy suggests the need for a different eradication strategy for bovine tuberculosis

    Article • Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, December 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  29. A rare case of acute toxoplasmosis in a stray dog due to infection of T. gondii clonal type I: public health concern in urban settings with stray animals?

    Article • BMC Veterinary Research, August 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  30. Human leptospirosis cases in Palermo Italy. The role of rodents and climate

    Article • Journal of Infection and Public Health, August 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  31. Pathology and genetic findings in a rare case of Mycobacterium caprae infection in a sow

    Article • Veterinary Microbiology, June 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  32. A cross-sectional study of PRNP gene in two native Sicilian goat populations in Italy: a relation between prion gene polymorphisms and scrapie incidence

    Article • Journal of Genetics, June 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  33. Stimulation of Bovine Whole-Blood Samples Cultured in Media Supplemented with Recombinant Interleukin-7 (IL-7) and IL-12 Extends the Life Span of the Gamma Interferon Assay To Detect Mycobacterium bovis-Infected Cattle

    Article • Journal of Clinical Microbiology, September 2016, ASM Journals

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  34. Toxoplasmosis in camels (Camelus dromedarius) of Borana zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia: seroprevalence and risk factors

    Article • Tropical Animal Health and Production, August 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  35. Scrapie incidence and PRNP polymorphisms: rare small ruminant breeds of Sicily with TSE protecting genetic reservoirs

    Article • BMC Veterinary Research, July 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  36. A peptide from human β thymosin as a platform for the development of new anti-biofilm agents for Staphylococcus spp. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

    Article • World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, June 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Giampaolo Barone, Dr. Maria Vitale

  37. An outbreak of bovine tuberculosis in a fallow deer herd (Dama dama) in Sicily

    Article • Research in Veterinary Science, June 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  38. Food safety related topics on processed food.

    Article • January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  39. Cheese: Public Health Aspects

    Article • January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  40. Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in humans in East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia

    Article • Epidemiology and Infection, June 2015, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Berhanu Tilahun Chefek, Dr. Maria Vitale

  41. Ocular squamous cell carcinoma in Valle del Belice sheep: Histology and immunohistochemistry

    Article • Small Ruminant Research, May 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  42. Polypoid nasal neoformations in sheep: Pathological investigations

    Article • Small Ruminant Research, May 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  43. Biodiversity and selection for scrapie resistance in goats: Genetic polymorphism in “Girgentana” breed in Sicily, Italy

    Article • Small Ruminant Research, April 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  44. Staphylococcal Food Poisoning Case and Molecular Analysis of Toxin Genes inStaphylococcus aureusStrains Isolated from Food in Sicily, Italy

    Article • Foodborne Pathogens and Disease, January 2015, Mary Ann Liebert Inc

    Dr Rosa Alduina, Dr. Maria Vitale

  45. First report on seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pigs in Central Ethiopia

    Article • BMC Veterinary Research, January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  46. Paracentrin 1, a synthetic antimicrobial peptide from the sea-urchin Paracentrotus lividus, interferes with staphylococcal and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation

    Article • AMB Express, October 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Giampaolo Barone, Dr. Maria Vitale

  47. First report of Toxoplasma gondii in camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Ethiopia: bioassay and seroepidemiological investigation

    Article • BMC Veterinary Research, September 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Tesfaye Sisay Tessema, Dr. Maria Vitale

  48. Majority of T. gondii seropositive chickens (Gallus domesticus) in Central Ethiopia carries the infective parasite

    Article • Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, September 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Reta D Abdi, Dr. Maria Vitale

  49. Seroepidemiology ofToxoplasma gondiiinfection in free-range chickens (Gallus domesticus) of Central Ethiopia

    Article • Epidemiology and Infection, April 2014, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Endrias Zewdu Gebremedhin, Dr. Maria Vitale

  50. Traditional practices in consuming raw meat as risk factor for toxoplasmosis.

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, April 2014, International Association for Food Protection

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  51. Some risk factors for reproductive failures and contribution of Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep and goats of Central Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

    Article • Research in Veterinary Science, December 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Tesfaye Sisay Tessema, Dr. Maria Vitale

  52. Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum Essential Oil Prevented Biofilm Formation and Showed Antibacterial Activity against Planktonic and Sessile Bacterial Cells

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, October 2013, International Association for Food Protection

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  53. Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma gondiiinfection in women of child-bearing age in central Ethiopia

    Article • BMC Infectious Diseases, February 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Tesfaye Sisay Tessema, Dr. Maria Vitale

  54. Seroepidemiological study of caprine toxoplasmosis in East and West Shewa Zones, Oromia Regional State, Central Ethiopia

    Article • Research in Veterinary Science, February 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Eric Cox, Dr Tesfaye Sisay Tessema, Dr. Maria Vitale

  55. Educational campaign strategy for food safety

    Article • Foodborne Pathogens and Disease, February 2013, Mary Ann Liebert Inc

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  56. Seroepidemiological study of ovine toxoplasmosis in East and West Shewa Zones of Oromia Regional State, Central Ethiopia

    Article • BMC Veterinary Research, January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Eric Cox, Dr Tesfaye Sisay Tessema, Dr. Maria Vitale

  57. A High Sensitive Nested PCR for Toxoplasma gondii Detection in Animal and Food Samples

    Article • Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology, January 2013, OMICS Publishing Group

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  58. Immune mediators of sea-cucumber Holothuria tubulosa (Echinodermata) as source of novel antimicrobial and anti-staphylococcal biofilm agents

    Article • AMB Express, January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  59. Synthesis and anti-staphylococcal activity of new 4-diazopyrazole derivatives

    Article • European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, December 2012, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  60. Fragments of β-thymosin from the sea urchinParacentrotus lividusas potential antimicrobial peptides against staphylococcal biofilms

    Article • Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, October 2012, Wiley

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  61. Biofilm Related to Animal Health, Zoonosis and Food Transmitted Diseases: Alternative Targets for Antimicrobial Strategy?

    Article • Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology, January 2012, OMICS Publishing Group

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  62. Expansion of intracellular IFN-γ positive lymphocytes during Mycoplasma agalactiae infection in sheep

    Article • Research in Veterinary Science, December 2011, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  63. Pyrrolomycins as potential anti-staphylococcal biofilms agents

    Article • Biofouling, March 2010, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  64. Prion protein gene frequencies in three Sicilian dairy sheep populations

    Article • Italian Journal of Animal Science, January 2008, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  65. Development and initial evaluation of a real-time RT-PCR assay to detect bluetongue virus genome segment 1

    Article • Journal of Virological Methods, November 2007, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  66. Real-Time PCR in Dogs Treated for Leishmaniasis with Allopurinol

    Article • Veterinary Research Communications, August 2005, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  67. TaqMan-Based Detection ofLeishmania infantumDNA Using Canine Samples

    Article • Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, October 2004, Wiley

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  68. A Region Upstream of the Human δ-Globin Gene Shows a Stage-Specific Interaction with Globin Promoters in Erythroid Cell Lines

    Article • Blood Cells Molecules and Diseases, September 2001, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  69. Evidence for a Globin Promoter-Specific Silencer Element Located Upstream of the Human δ-Globin Gene

    Article • Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, October 1994, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  70. Serum hepatitis C virus (HCV)-RNA and response to alpha-interferon in anti-HCV positive chronic hepatitis

    Article • Journal of Medical Virology, November 1992, Wiley

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  71. Expression of the cholecystokinin gene in pediatric tumors.

    Article • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, July 1992, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  72. Anti-HCV antibodies in household contacts of patients with cirrhosis of the liver — Preliminary results

    Article • Infection, January 1992, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  73. Molecular cloning of the mouse CCK gene: expression in different brain regions and during cortical development

    Article • Nucleic Acids Research, January 1991, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  74. Hepatitis C virus replication in chronic liver disease

    Article • Journal of Hepatology, January 1991, Elsevier

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  75. Molecular cloning of the mouse CCK gene: expression in different brain regions and during cortical development

    Article • Nucleic Acids Research, January 1991, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  76. Readthrough transcription occurs at the rho dependent signal F1 TIVin suppressor cells

    Article • Nucleic Acids Research, January 1990, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  77. cDNA cloning and primary structure of a white-face hornet venom allergen, antigen 5.

    Article • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, February 1988, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  78. Transcription in bacteriophage f1-infected Escherichia coli: RNA synthesized on DNA of deletion mutant PII shows the existence of a two-site terminator

    Article • MGG Molecular & General Genetics, July 1984, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale

  79. Rho-dependence of the terminator active at the end of the I region of transcription of bacteriophage f1

    Article • MGG Molecular & General Genetics, June 1984, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Maria Vitale