Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Zoonotic multiresistant bacteria, especially livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus CC398 (LA-MRSA).
Description of research and teaching
The topic of my thesis are measures to prevent zoonotic transmission of multiresistant bacteria.
Education/Academic qualification
Eläinlääketieteen lisensiaatti
Award Date: 30 May 2016
Valtiotieteiden maisteri
Award Date: 28 Jan 2004
Fields of Science
- 413 Veterinary science
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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Veterinarians as a Risk Group for Zoonoses: Exposure, Knowledge and Protective Practices in Finland
Kinnunen, P. M., Matomäki, A., Verkola, M., Heikinheimo, A., Vapalahti, O., Kallio-kokko, H., Virtala, A. M. & Jokelainen, P., Mar 2022, In: Safety and Health at Work. 13, 1, p. 78-85 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Infection prevention and control practices of ambulatory veterinarians: A questionnaire study in Finland
Verkola, M., Jarvelä, T., Järvinen, A., Jokelainen, P., Virtala, A-M., Kinnunen, P. M. & Heikinheimo, A., Jul 2021, In: Veterinary medicine and science. 7, 4, p. 1059-1070 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Phage Treatment Trial to Eradicate LA-MRSA from Healthy Carrier Pigs
Tuomala, H., Verkola, M., Meller, A., Van der Auwera, J., Patpatia, S., Järvinen, A., Skurnik, M., Heikinheimo, A. & Kiljunen, S., Oct 2021, In: Viruses (Basel). 13, 10, 15 p., 1888.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Low prevalence of zoonotic multidrug-resistant bacteria in veterinarians in a country with prudent use of antimicrobials in animals
Verkola, M., Pietola, E., Järvinen, A., Lindqvist, K., Kinnunen, P. M. & Heikinheimo, A., Sep 2019, In: Zoonoses and Public Health. 66, 6, p. 667-678 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Suomalaisella eläinlääkärillä todettu ensimmäisen kerran tuotantoeläimiin liitetty MRSA
Verkola, M., Pietola, E., Järvinen, A., Lindqvist, K., Kinnunen, P. M. & Heikinheimo, A., 2019, In: Suomen eläinlääkärilehti. 125, 6, p. 354-355 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional