Attività Scientifica

Peano A, Min ARM, Fondati A., Romano E, Brachelente C, Porcellato I, Amore A, Pasquetti M.
Emerg Infect Dis. 2023 Jul;29(7):1447-1450

Abstract: We report cutaneous pythiosis in 2 dogs in Italy that had recurrent exposure to the same freshwater habitat. Phylogenetic analysis placed the isolates within Pythium insidiosum complex cluster IV, corresponding to P. periculosum.

Di Bari MA, Di Pirro V, Ciucci P, Fondati A, Riccardi G, Bruno R, Latini R, Guberti V, Gentile L, Agrimi U.
Res in Vet Sci, 2022 Jul;145:50-53

Abstract: Pelodera strongyloides in the critically endangered Apennine brown bear (Ursus arctos marsicanus).

Zatelli A, Fondati A, Maroli M.
Prev Vet Med, 2022 May;202:105618

Abstract: Since domestic dogs are the main reservoir hosts of Leishmania infantum throughout the world, they are the main focus in terms of controlling zoonotic visceral leishmaniosis. To protect dogs from leishmaniosis, chemical repellents of durable efficacy are

Colombo S, Cornegliani L, Vercelli A, Fondati A.
Vet Dermatol, 2021 Aug;32(4):363-e100

Abstract: Ear tip ulcerative dermatitis (ETUD) is an uncommon clinical reaction pattern in canine dermatology. The lesions are suggestive of vascular damage which may be caused by inflammatory or noninflammatory diseases, and often are idiopathic. Therapeutic optio

Falcaro C, Furlanello T, Binanti D, Fondati A, Bonfanti U, Krockenberger M, Malik R, Danesi P.
J Vet Diagn Invest, 2021 Jan;33(1):156-161

Abstract: Protothecosis is an uncommon disease caused by algae of the genus Prototheca. In dogs, the infection is usually first localized to the colon but has the propensity to later disseminate hematogenously to many other organs, with marked tropism for the eyes

Zini E, Muscardin L, D'Anna N, Fondati A, Gradoni L, Lubas G, Paltrinieri S, Roura X, Zatelli A, Maroli M.
Prev Vet Med, 2020 Oct;183:105148

Abstract: There are several topical ectoparasiticides, drugs, supplements and vaccines that protect dogs against sand fly bites and/or reduce the risk of Leishmania infantum infection. This large variety of products and the absence of comparative studies mean that

Di Mattia D, Fondati A, Monaco M, Pasquetti M, Peano A.
Vet Dermatol. 2019 Feb;30(1):60-e17

Abstract: The fungal culture toothbrush method is a common method for obtaining material for fungal cultures to diagnose dermatophytosis. The optimal technique for inoculation onto the agar surface has not been studied.

Di Mattia D, Fondevila D, Abramo F, Fondati A.
Vet Dermatol. 2018 Jun;29(3):212-e76.

Abstract: Head and neck ulcers in cats can arise from allergic and nonallergic disorders, including feline leishmaniosis (FeL). It is important to rule out this aetiological agent in regions that are endemic for canine leishmaniosis, because the drugs used to treat

Fondati A, Gradoni L, Lubas G, Paltrinieri S, Roura X, Zatelli A, Zini E, Maroli M.
Veterinaria, Anno 32, n. 2, Aprile 2018 

Abstract: In questo articolo vengono presi in esame gli ectoparassiticidi per uso topico attualmente disponibili in Italia utili per proteggere i cani dalla puntura dei flebotomi e quindi prevenire la trasmissione di Leishmania. Al medico veterinario che opera in a

De Lucia M, Mezzalira G, Bardagí M, Fondevila DM, Fabbri E, Fondati A.
Vet Dermatol 2017 Apr;28(2):200-e46.

Abstract: In areas endemic for leishmaniosis, discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) and canine leishmaniosis (CanL) are the most common differential diagnoses for nasal planum erosive-ulcerative dermatitis in dogs.

De Lucia M, Bardagi M, Fabbri E, Ferreira D, Ferrer L, Scarampella F, Zanna G, Fondati A.
Vet Dermatol. 2017 Apr;28(2):171-e36.

Abstract: Rifampicin has received increased interest in veterinary dermatology because of its activity against multidrug-resistant meticillin-resistant staphylococci (MRS). There is limited knowledge about the efficacy and safety of rifampicin in dogs.

Brachelente C, Affolter VK, Fondati A, Porcellato I, Sforna M, Lepri E, Mechelli L, Bongiovanni L.
Vet Pathol 2016 May;53(3):563-6.

Abstract: 14-year-old female spayed Dachshund was presented with generalized scaling, erythema, pruritus, poor quality of hair coat, and progressive weight loss. Cutaneous epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma (CETCL) was suspected. Skin biopsies were suggestive of CETC

Roura X, Fondati A, Lubas G, Gradoni L, Maroli M, Oliva G, Paltrinieri S, Zatelli A, Zini E.
Vet J 2013 Oct;198(1):43-7

Abstract: This review presents the consensus opinion of the Canine Leishmaniasis Working Group on the prognosis and monitoring of leishmaniasis in dogs. While the prognosis for both exposed and infected dogs is considered to be favourable, this changes if infection

De Lucia M, Mechelli L, Fondati A.
Veterinaria, Anno 26, n. 4, Agosto 2012; 47-50

Abstract: Un cane di razza Segugio Spagnolo, di 18 mesi di etê, veniva visitato per un problema di dermatite nodulare e desquamativa. Sulla base dell'esame istopatologico e dell'evoluzione clinica, una adenite sebacea idiopatica simile a quella riportata nel Vizsla

X. Roura, A. Fondati, G.Lubas, L.Gradoni, M.Maroli, G.Oliva, S.Paltrinieri, A.Zatelli, E.Zini
Veterinaria, Anno 26, n. 2, Aprile 2012, 9-16

Abstract: In questa rassegna sono illustrate le raccomandazioni del Gruppo di Studio sulla Leishmaniosi Canina (GSLC) sulla prognosi e il monitoraggio dei cani con leishmaniosi. Le raccomandazioni sono state elaborate tenendo conto delle recenti pubblicazioni scien

De Lucia M, Moodley A, Latronico F, Giordano A, Caldin M, Fondati A, Guardabassi L.
Res Vet Sci. 2011 Dec;91(3):346-8.

Abstract: The overall prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) was 2% (10/590) among 590 canine specimens submitted to an Italian veterinary diagnostic laboratory during a two-month period, and 21% (10/48) among Staphylococcus inte

Oliva G, Roura X, Crotti A, Fondati A, Gradoni L, Lubas G, Maroli M, Paltrinieri S, Zatelli A, Zini E.
Veterinaria, Anno 25, n. 2, Aprile 2011, 19-24

Abstract: Dalla prima edizione delle linee guida sulla terapia della leishmaniosi canina a cura del Gruppo di Studio sulla Leishmaniosi Canina (GSLC), avvenuta nel 2008, sono stati pubblicati un discreto numero di lavori riguardanti la terapia di questa zoonosi. Ne

Paltrinieri S, Fondati A, Lubas G, Gradoni L, Crotti A, Oliva G, Maroli M, Roura X, Zatelli A, Zini E.
Veterinaria, Anno 25, n. 2, Aprile 2011, 7-16

Abstract: Dalla prima edizione delle linee guida sulla diagnosi di leishmaniosi, avvenuta nel 2007, Å stata pubblicata una grossa mole di lavori sulla leishmaniosi. Alcuni di questi lavori presentano aspetti innovativi da un punto di vista metodologico o aggiungono

Paltrinieri S, Solano-Gallego L, Fondati A, Lubas G, Gradoni L, Castagnaro M, Crotti A, Maroli M, Oliva G, Roura X, Zatelli A, Zini E; Canine Leishmaniasis Working Group, Italian Society of Veterinarians of Companion Animals
J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2010 Jun 1;236(11):1184-91.

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De Lucia M, Caldin M, Fondati A.
Veterinaria, Anno 24, n. 3, Giugno 2010, 47-54

Abstract: La funzionalità tiroidea nel cane è comunemente valutata attraverso la misurazione delle concentrazioni sieriche di tiroxina totale (tT4) o libera (fT4) e di tireotropina (TSH). In particolare la diagnosi di ipotiroidismo primario nel cane è confermata

Fondati A, De Lucia M, Furiani N, Monaco M, Ordeix L, Scarampella F.
Vet Dermatol. 2010 Apr;21(2):146-51.

Abstract: Demodex canis is thought to be present in small numbers in the skin of most healthy dogs; however, available data on the prevalence of normal dogs harbouring D. canis are scarce. The purpose of this study was to investigate, using microscopic examination

Ordeix L, Bardagí M, Scarampella F, Ferrer L, Fondati A.
Vet Dermatol. 2009 Aug;20(4):267-72.

Abstract: Demodex injai mites were detected on trichoscopic examinations and/or deep skin scrapings in eight wirehaired fox terrier dogs with dorsal greasy skin and hair. Histological examination performed in five dogs revealed marked sebaceous gland hyperplasia wi

Willemse T, Bardagi M, Carlotti DN, Ferrer L, Fondati A, Fontaine J, Leistra M, Noli C, Ordeix L, Scarampella F, Schleifer S, Sinke J, Roosje P.
Vet J. 2009 Jun;180(3):337-42.

Abstract: A randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind study was conducted on 25 dogs that had atopic dermatitis, together with skin test reactivity and elevated serum IgE to Dermatophagoides farinae (Df) and at least one additional allergen. Dogs were treated wi

Guardabassi L, Fondati A.
Veterinaria, Anno 23, n. 3, Giugno 2009, 11-22

Abstract: La recente comparsa di batteri multi-resistenti nel cane e nel gatto evidenzia la necessitê di promuovere un uso prudente e razionale degli antibiotici nella medicina veterinaria degli animali da compagnia. Il presente lavoro ha l'obiettivo di sensibilizz

Ordeix L, Galeotti F, Scarampella F, Dedola C, Bardagí M, Romano E, Fondati A.
Vet Dermatol. 2007 Oct;18(5):316-23.

Abstract: A series of 18 allergic cats with multifocal Malassezia spp. overgrowth is reported: atopic dermatitis was diagnosed in 16, an adverse food reaction in another and one was euthanized 2 months after diagnosis of Malassezia overgrowth. All the cats were oth

Castagnaro M, Crotti A, Fondati A, Gradoni L, Lubas G, Maroli M, Oliva G, Paltrinieri S, Solano-Gallego L, Roura X, Zatelli A, Zini E.
Veterinaria, Anno 21, n. 3, Giugno 2007, 19-32

Abstract: Le linee guida su approccio diagnostico, classificazione e gestione del paziente leishmaniotico proteinurico, elaborate dal Gruppo di Studio sulla Leishmaniosi Canina" (G.S.L.C.) sono basate sulla letteratura scientifica internazionale, e

Bardagí M, Lloret A, Fondati A, Ferrer L.
J Small Anim Pract. 2007 Apr;48(4):229-32.

Abstract: This report describes a case of neutrophilic dermatosis in a dog, with a number of clinical and pathological similarities to human pyoderma gangrenosum. A seven-year-old, female German shepherd dog with a history of non-erosive idiopathic polyarthritis wa

de Mora F, de la Fuente C, Jasmin P, Gatto H, Marco A, Ferrer L, Fondati A, Fondevila D, Torres R.
Vet Immunol Immunopathol. 2007 Feb 15;115(3-4):223-9.

Abstract: Canine atopic dermatitis (AD) is a pruritic skin condition that shares many clinical and pathophysiological features with its human counterpart. A major therapeutic challenge of AD is the control of the skin inflammatory process. A detailed knowledge of t

Fondati A.
Veterinaria, Anno 20, n. 6, Dicembre 2006, 29-37

Abstract: Studi recenti hanno ampliato le conoscenze sulla morfologia, i meccanismi di degranulazione e le attivitê biologiche degli eosinofili del gatto. Con indagini ultrastrutturali Å stata confermata la presenza negli eosinofili felini di granuli specifici bico

Serra M, Brazís P, Fondati A, Puigdemont A.
Am J Vet Res. 2006 Nov;67(11):1895-900.

Abstract: 6 dogs were sensitized against soy protein by administration of allergens during a 90-day period. After the sensitization protocol was completed, serum concentrations of soy-specific IgE were measured and intradermal skin tests were performed in all 6 do

Puigdemont A, Brazís P, Serra M, Fondati A.
Am J Vet Res. 2006 Mar;67(3):484-8.

Abstract: 9 dogs were sensitized against soy protein by administration of allergens during a 90-day period. After the sensitization period, serum concentrations of soy-specific IgE were determined and an intradermal test was performed to confirm the dogs were sensi

Cornegliani L, Fondevila D, Vercelli A, Mantero G, Fondati A.
Vet Dermatol. 2005 Aug;16(4):233-8.

Abstract: Cutaneous 'sterile' pyogranuloma/granuloma syndrome (SPGS) is an uncommon canine skin disorder of unknown aetiopathogenesis. Histopathological findings and failure to demonstrate an aetiologic agent are suggestive of this syndrome. Nevertheless, it has be

Ordeix L, Solano-Gallego L, Fondevila D, Ferrer L, Fondati A.
Vet Dermatol. 2005 Jun;16(3):187-91.

Abstract: Papular dermatitis due to Leishmania spp. infection was diagnosed in three boxers and two Rottweilers with Leishmania-specific cellular immunity. Diagnosis was based on histological and immunohistochemical examination of papules in four dogs and on cytolo

Fondati A, Carreras E, Fondevila MD, Ferrer L, Cuchillo CM, Nogués MV.
Am J Vet Res. 2004 Jul;65(7):957-63.

Abstract: Results indicated that feline eosinophil granules contain major basic protein and eosinophil-associated ribonuclease and the granule proteins have peroxidase, ribonuclease, and bactericidal activities. In cats, characterization of eosinophil granule prote