Patricia Elena Mascarelli

Works (17)

Updated: July 8th, 2023 21:16

2016 journal article

Metaconceptually-enhanced simulation-based inquiry: effects on eighth grade students’ conceptual change and science epistemic beliefs

Educational Technology Research and Development, 65(1), 75–100.

By: K. Huang *, X. Ge * & D. Eseryel n 

author keywords: Conceptual change; Metaconceptual thinking; Scaffolding; Inquiry learning; Epistemic beliefs; Computer simulations
TL;DR: The findings led to the following conclusions: metaconceptual scaffolding enhanced simulation-based learning by significantly reducing science misconceptions, but it was not as effective in changing students’ mental models which consisted of multiple interrelated key concepts. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2015 journal article

Vector-borne pathogens in arctic foxes, Vulpes lagopus, from Canada

Research in Veterinary Science, 99, 58–59.

By: P. Mascarelli n, S. Elmore *, E. Jenkins *, R. Alisauskas *, M. Walsh  n, E. Breitschwerdt n , R. Maggi n 

author keywords: Foxes; Canada; Vector-borne; Bartonella; Mycoplasma; Ehrlichia; Zoonosis
MeSH headings : Anaplasma / genetics; Animals; Babesia / genetics; Babesiosis / epidemiology; Bartonella / genetics; Canada / epidemiology; DNA, Bacterial / genetics; Ehrlichia / genetics; Foxes / blood; Foxes / microbiology; Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / epidemiology; Mycoplasma / genetics; Polymerase Chain Reaction / veterinary; Prevalence
TL;DR: Preliminary evidence is provided that vector borne pathogens, not typically associated with the arctic ecosystem, exist at low levels in this arctic fox population, and that vector exposure, pathogen transmission dynamics, and changes in the geographic distribution of pathogens over time should be investigated in future studies. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 journal article

Bartonella henselae Infections In An Owner and Two Papillon Dogs Exposed to Tropical Rat Mites (Ornithonyssus bacoti)

Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 14(10), 703–709.

By: J. Bradley n, P. Mascarelli n, C. Trull n, R. Maggi n  & E. Breitschwerdt n 

author keywords: Neuropsychiatric symptoms; Mites; Vector; Pruritis; Edema
MeSH headings : Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use; Antibodies, Bacterial / blood; Bartonella Infections / drug therapy; Bartonella Infections / microbiology; Bartonella Infections / transmission; Bartonella henselae / genetics; Bartonella henselae / immunology; Bartonella henselae / isolation & purification; DNA, Bacterial / chemistry; DNA, Bacterial / genetics; Dog Diseases / drug therapy; Dog Diseases / microbiology; Dog Diseases / transmission; Dogs; Doxycycline / therapeutic use; Female; Humans; Male; Mite Infestations / parasitology; Mites / microbiology; Polymerase Chain Reaction; Pruritus / drug therapy; Pruritus / microbiology; Pruritus / veterinary; Rats; Sequence Analysis, DNA; Zoonoses
TL;DR: Clinicians and vector biologists should consider the possibility that rat mites may play a role in Bartonella spp. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 journal article

Hemotropic mycoplasmas in little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus)

Parasites & Vectors, 7(1), 117.

By: P. Mascarelli n, M. Keel *, M. Yabsley *, L. Last*, E. Breitschwerdt n  & R. Maggi n 

author keywords: Hemotropic mycoplasma; Bat; Haemoplasma; Mycplasma; WNS
MeSH headings : Animals; Appalachian Region / epidemiology; Ascomycota / isolation & purification; Base Sequence; Chiroptera / microbiology; DNA, Bacterial / chemistry; DNA, Bacterial / genetics; DNA, Ribosomal / chemistry; DNA, Ribosomal / genetics; Disease Reservoirs; Molecular Sequence Data; Mycoplasma / classification; Mycoplasma / genetics; Mycoplasma / isolation & purification; Mycoplasma Infections / epidemiology; Mycoplasma Infections / microbiology; Mycoplasma Infections / mortality; Mycoplasma Infections / veterinary; Nose / pathology; Phylogeny; Polymerase Chain Reaction / veterinary; Prevalence; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics; Sequence Analysis, DNA / veterinary; Spleen / pathology
TL;DR: Gene sequences generated from WNS and non-WNS animals suggest that little brown bats could serve as a natural reservoir for this potentially novel Mycoplasma species. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 journal article

Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia Syndrome in 2 Dogs with Bartonellosis

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 28(4), 1331–1335.

By: E. Breitschwerdt n , C. Goldkamp*, W. Castleman *, J. Cullen n, P. Mascarelli n, L. Thalhem n, M. Schaer *

author keywords: Dog; Hyperinsulinemia; Hypoglycemia; Monocytosis; Seizures
MeSH headings : Animals; Bartonella Infections / complications; Bartonella Infections / veterinary; Dog Diseases / microbiology; Dog Diseases / physiopathology; Dogs; Hyperinsulinism / etiology; Hyperinsulinism / veterinary; Hypoglycemia / etiology; Hypoglycemia / veterinary; Male; Syndrome
TL;DR: A 6-month-old male castrated, 21-kg Weimaraner developed seizures after surgical castration and umbilical hernia repair and was referred to NCSU-CVM-VTH for further evaluation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 journal article

Analysis of Seroreactivity against Cell Culture-DerivedBartonellaspp. Antigens in Dogs

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 28(1), 38–41.

By: B. Hegarty  n, J. Bradley n, M. Lappin *, N. Balakrishnan n, P. Mascarelli n & E. Breitschwerdt n 

author keywords: Bartonella henselae; Bartonella koehlerae; Bartonella vinsonii; Serodiagnostic limitations; Specificity
MeSH headings : Animals; Antibodies, Bacterial / blood; Antigens, Bacterial; Bacteremia / blood; Bacteremia / microbiology; Bacteremia / veterinary; Bartonella / isolation & purification; Bartonella Infections / blood; Bartonella Infections / microbiology; Bartonella Infections / veterinary; Dog Diseases / blood; Dog Diseases / microbiology; Dogs; Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Indirect / standards; Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Indirect / veterinary; Sensitivity and Specificity; Specific Pathogen-Free Organisms
TL;DR: Serum from naïve SPF dogs shown to be negative for Bartonella bacteremia did not react with any of the 6 Bartoneella antigens by IFA testing. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 journal article

Bartonella henselae bacteremia in a mother and son potentially associated with tick exposure

Parasites & Vectors, 6(1).

By: R. Maggi n , M. Ericson *, P. Mascarelli n, J. Bradley n & E. Breitschwerdt n 

author keywords: Bartonella; BAPGM; Bacteremia; Striae; Neuropathy; Neurological disorder
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Animals; Antibodies, Bacterial / blood; Bacteremia / diagnosis; Bacteremia / microbiology; Bacteremia / pathology; Bartonella Infections / diagnosis; Bartonella Infections / microbiology; Bartonella Infections / pathology; Bartonella henselae / isolation & purification; Female; Humans; Insect Bites and Stings / complications; Male; Middle Aged; Mothers; Netherlands; Nuclear Family
TL;DR: Preliminary evidence supporting the possibility of persistent B. henselae bacteremia in immunocompetent persons from Europe is provided. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 journal article

Bartonella henselae infection in a family experiencing neurological and neurocognitive abnormalities after woodlouse hunter spider bites

Parasites & Vectors, 6(1), 98.

By: P. Mascarelli n, R. Maggi n , S. Hopkins *, B. Mozayeni *, C. Trull n, J. Bradley n, B. Hegarty n, E. Breitschwerdt n 

author keywords: Bartonella; Spiders; Neurological disease; Guillain-Barre Syndrome; Serology; PCR
MeSH headings : Angiomatosis, Bacillary / complications; Angiomatosis, Bacillary / diagnosis; Animals; Bartonella henselae / isolation & purification; Child; Child, Preschool; Cognition Disorders / diagnosis; Cognition Disorders / etiology; Family Health; Female; Humans; Male; Spider Bites / complications; Spiders / microbiology
TL;DR: Although it was not possible to determine whether the family’s B. henselae infections were acquired by spider bites or whether the spiders and woodlice were merely accidental hosts, physicians should consider the possibility that B. Henselae represents an antecedent infection for GBS, CIDP, and non-specific neurocognitive abnormalities. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 journal article

Co-infection with Anaplasma platys, Bartonella henselae and Candidatus Mycoplasma haematoparvum in a veterinarian

Parasites & Vectors, 6(1), 103.

By: R. Maggi n , P. Mascarelli n, L. Havenga*, V. Naidoo * & E. Breitschwerdt n 

author keywords: Bartonella; Mycoplasma; Anaplasma; Headache; Migraines; Seizures; Serology; PCR
MeSH headings : Adult; Anaplasma / isolation & purification; Animals; Bacterial Infections / diagnosis; Bacterial Infections / microbiology; Bacterial Infections / pathology; Bacteriological Techniques; Bartonella henselae / isolation & purification; Coinfection / diagnosis; Coinfection / microbiology; Coinfection / pathology; Disease Vectors; Female; Grenada; Humans; Ireland; Mycoplasma / isolation & purification; Occupational Exposure; Polymerase Chain Reaction; Sequence Analysis, DNA; South Africa; Veterinarians
TL;DR: A 27-year-old female veterinarian experienced migraine headaches, seizures, including status epilepticus, and other neurological and neurocognitive abnormalities and no etiological diagnosis had been obtained to explain the patient's symptoms. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 journal article

Infection with Hemotropic Mycoplasma Species in Patients with or without Extensive Arthropod or Animal Contact

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 51(10), 3237–3241.

By: R. Maggi n , S. Compton n, C. Trull n, P. Mascarelli n, B. Mozayeni & E. Breitschwerdt n 

MeSH headings : Adult; Cohort Studies; DNA, Bacterial / chemistry; DNA, Bacterial / genetics; DNA, Ribosomal / chemistry; DNA, Ribosomal / genetics; Environmental Exposure; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Molecular Sequence Data; Mycoplasma / classification; Mycoplasma / genetics; Mycoplasma / isolation & purification; Mycoplasma Infections / epidemiology; Mycoplasma Infections / microbiology; Occupational Exposure; Prevalence; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics; Sequence Analysis, DNA; Young Adult
TL;DR: The prevalence of hemotropic mycoplasma infection was significantly greater in previously reported cohorts of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, spouses of veterinary professionals, and others with extensive arthropod exposure and/or frequent animal contact than in a previously reported cohort of patients examined by a rheumatologist because of chronic joint pain or evidence of small-vessel disease. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 journal article

Phylogenetic Diversity of Bacteria Isolated from Sick Dogs Using the BAPGM Enrichment Culture Platform

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 27(4), 854–861.

By: A. Davenport n, P. Mascarelli n, R. Maggi n  & E. Breitschwerdt n 

author keywords: Fastidious; Infection; Isolation; Sphingomonas
MeSH headings : Animals; Bacteria / classification; Bacteria / genetics; Bacterial Infections / microbiology; Bacterial Infections / veterinary; Bacteriological Techniques / methods; DNA, Bacterial / genetics; Dog Diseases / microbiology; Dogs; Phylogeny; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics
TL;DR: Use of insect cell culture enrichment medium, such as BAPGM, appears to enhance the growth of alpha-Proteobacteria, but also results in isolation of non-alpha-Proteinobacteria from sick dogs, suggesting these organisms play a causal role in disease development. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 journal article

Serial Testing from a 3-Day Collection Period by Use of the Bartonella Alphaproteobacteria Growth Medium Platform May Enhance the Sensitivity of Bartonella Species Detection in Bacteremic Human Patients

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 51(6), 1673–1677.

By: E. Pultorak n, R. Maggi n , P. Mascarelli n & E. Breitschwerdt n 

MeSH headings : Adult; Algorithms; Bacteremia / diagnosis; Bacteremia / microbiology; Bartonella / growth & development; Bartonella / isolation & purification; Bartonella Infections / diagnosis; Blood / microbiology; Culture Media / chemistry; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods; Sensitivity and Specificity; Specimen Handling / methods; Time Factors
TL;DR: Obtaining three sequential blood samples during a 1-week period should be considered a diagnostic approach when bartonellosis is suspected. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 journal article

Spontaneous onset of complex regional pain syndrome Type I in a woman infected with Bartonella koehlerae

Medical Microbiology and Immunology, 203(2), 101–107.

By: C. Vera n, R. Maggi n , C. Woods *, P. Mascarelli n & E. Breitschwerdt n 

author keywords: Pain; Bacteria; Spider; Veterinarian; Neuropathogenesis
MeSH headings : Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use; Bartonella / drug effects; Bartonella / genetics; Bartonella / isolation & purification; Bartonella Infections / drug therapy; Bartonella Infections / microbiology; Complex Regional Pain Syndromes / drug therapy; Complex Regional Pain Syndromes / microbiology; Female; Humans
TL;DR: After a short-term fever, complex regional pain syndrome, characterized by hyperalgesia, intermittent swelling, erythema and cyanosis of both feet, was diagnosed in a female veterinarian and symptoms resolved following initiation of antibiotics. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2011 journal article

Hallucinations, Sensory Neuropathy, and Peripheral Visual Deficits in a Young Woman Infected with Bartonella koehlerae

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 49(9), 3415–3417.

By: E. Breitschwerdt n , P. Mascarelli n, L. Schweickert, R. Maggi n , B. Hegarty n, J. Bradley n, C. Woods *

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage; Antibodies, Bacterial / blood; Bacteremia / diagnosis; Bacteremia / drug therapy; Bacteremia / microbiology; Bacteremia / physiopathology; Bartonella / isolation & purification; Bartonella Infections / diagnosis; Bartonella Infections / drug therapy; Bartonella Infections / microbiology; Bartonella Infections / physiopathology; DNA, Bacterial / blood; Female; Hallucinations / diagnosis; Humans; Treatment Outcome
TL;DR: A young woman experiencing depression, anxiety, mood swings, severe headaches, muscle spasms, interphalangeal joint stiffness, decreased peripheral vision, diminished tactile sensation, and hallucinations was persistently Bartonella koehlerae seroreactive and bacteremic. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2010 journal article

Molecular Evidence of Perinatal Transmission of Bartonella vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii and Bartonella henselae to a Child

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 48(6), 2289–2293.

By: E. Breitschwerdt n , R. Maggi n , P. Farmer n & P. Mascarelli n

MeSH headings : Bartonella / genetics; Bartonella / isolation & purification; Bartonella Infections / microbiology; Bartonella Infections / transmission; Blood / microbiology; Brain / microbiology; Cervix Uteri / microbiology; Child; DNA, Bacterial / chemistry; DNA, Bacterial / genetics; DNA, Bacterial / isolation & purification; Family Health; Female; Humans; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; Liver / microbiology; Male; Middle Aged; Molecular Sequence Data; Placenta / microbiology; Polymerase Chain Reaction; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / microbiology; Sequence Analysis, DNA; Spleen / microbiology
TL;DR: DNA of both organisms was amplified and sequenced from blood, enrichment blood cultures, or autopsy tissues from four family members and historical and microbiological results support perinatal transmission of Bartonella species in this family. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2010 journal article

PCR amplification of Bartonella koehlerae from human blood and enrichment blood cultures

Parasites & Vectors, 3.

By: E. Breitschwerdt , R. Maggi , B. Mozayeni, B. Hegarty, J. Bradley & P. Mascarelli

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personal communication

Bartonella henselae and B-koehlerae DNA in Birds

Mascarelli, P. E., McQuillan, M., Harms, C. A., Harms, R. V., & Breitschwerdt, E. B.

By: P. Mascarelli, M. McQuillan, C. Harms , R. Harms & E. Breitschwerdt 

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