Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Curriculum vitae
Veterinarian, PhD, specialiced in animal infectious diseases. Holds a diploma of epidemiology (EPIET, European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training organised by ECDC). Have a long working history at the interface of veterinary and human medicine for instance in University of Helsinki, National Public Health Instutute (currently THL), ECDC and Hungary's National Epidemiology Center (EPIET Fellow). Research interests: clinical microbiology and epidemiology of infectious diseases, especially multiresistant pathogens such as MRSA, MRSP and ESBL, antimicrobial use and resistance surveillance. Other interests: hospital hygienie, and prevention and control of hospital outbreaks. Was nominated as Veterinarian of the Year in 2017 by Finnish Veterinary Association. After resigning from her previous position as a clinical instructor, continues her research work as a docent.
Fields of Science
- 413 Veterinary science
- 1183 Plant biology, microbiology, virology
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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Bacteria associated with canine pyometra and concurrent bacteriuria: A prospective study
Ylhäinen, A., Mölsä, S., Thomson, K., Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O., Rantala, M. & Grönthal, T., Feb 2025, In: Veterinary Microbiology. 301Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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A pilot study of antimicrobial effects and ototoxicity of a Norway spruce (Picea abies) resin-based canine otic rinse product
Aimo-Koivisto, E., Punakallio, L., Järvinen, R., Junnila, J., Grönthal, T. & Rantala, M., 2 Jan 2024, In: Veterinary Dermatology. 35, 3, p. 325-336 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Enteropathogenic Yersinia with Public Health Relevance Found in Dogs and Cats in Finland
Fredriksson-Ahomaa, M., Grönthal, T., Heljanko, V., Johansson, V., Rantala, M., Heikinheimo, A. & Laukkanen-Ninios, R., 5 Jan 2024, In: Pathogens. 13, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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A double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled non-inferiority trial protocol for postoperative infections associated with canine pyometra
Ylhainen, A., Mölsä, S., Grönthal, T., Junnila, J., Rantala, M., Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O. & Thomson, K., 20 Jun 2023, In: BMC Veterinary Research. 19, 1, 11 p., 77.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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The use of aminopenicillins in animals within the EU, emergence of resistance in bacteria of animal and human origin and its possible impact on animal and human health
van Duijkeren, E., Rantala, M., Bouchard, D., Busani, L., Catry, B., Kaspar, H., Pomba, C., Moreno, M. A., Nilsson, O., Ruzauskas, M., Sanders, P., Teale, C., Wester, A. L., Ignate, K., Jukes, H., Kunsagi, Z. & Schwarz, C., 2 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 78, 8, p. 1827-1842 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Prizes
Activities
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Nordic Equine Veterinary Conference 2022
Aarnio, S. (Poster Presentation), Mönki, J. (Poster Presentation), Mykkänen, A. (Poster Presentation), Rantala, M. (Poster Presentation) & Puolakkainen, M. (Poster Presentation)
4 Mar 2022 → 6 Mar 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Antibioottiresistenssi-ilta 2019
Rantala, M. (Speaker: Keynote), Virta, M. (Speaker: Opponent/discussant), Sariola, S. (Speaker: Opponent/discussant), Kanerva, M. (Speaker: Opponent/discussant), Viitamäki, S. (Chair), Vänttinen, J. (Speaker: Presenter), Maunula, M. (Chair of organizing committee) & Sarekoski, A. (Member of organizing committee)
15 Nov 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Bettina Nonnemann: Matrix assisted laser desorption/ionisation time of flight mass spectrometry: new applications in veterinary science
Rantala, M. (Pre-examiner), Jelsbak, L. (Pre-examiner), Damborg, P. (Pre-examiner), Pedersen, K. (Supervisor), Pedersen, K. (Supervisor), Hansen, M. S. (Supervisor) & Skovgaard, K. (Other role (describe in more detail in "Relation description, notes" field))
27 May 2019Activity: Examination types › Opponent of doctoral dissertation
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Voiko minunkin lemmikkini levittää antibioottiresistenssiä? - mikrobilääkeresistenssi seura- ja harrastuseläimillä
Rantala, M. (Speaker)
16 May 2017Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in Finland / Thomas Grönthal
Rantala, M. (Supervisor), Piiparinen, H. (Supervisor) & Sankari, S. M. (Director)
29 Jun 2017Activity: Examination types › Supervisor or co-supervisor of doctoral thesis
Press/Media
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Hevossairaalan MRSA-bakteeriseuranta jatkuu, potilaita otetaan vastaan normaalisti
Rantala, M. & Thomson, K.
24/06/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Svenska YLE: ”Den spanska hittehunden Lucky lever ett lyckligt och stillsamt liv i Finland – men enligt många borde hon aldrig ha kommit hit”
06/04/2019
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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MRSA-bakteerin torjuntatoimet jatkuvat Yliopistollisessa hevossairaalassa – Hevossairaala ottaa potilaita vastaan normaalisti
Rantala, M. & Thomson, K.
04/04/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Yliopistollisesta hevossairaalasta on löydetty MRSA-bakteeria
Rantala, M. & Thomson, K.
09/01/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Kuusen pihkasta tehty koirien korvahuuhde estää antibiooteille vastustuskykyisten MRSP-bakteereiden kasvua
28/11/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media