Karen Moriello
Department of Medical Sciences
Office: 3482
Education
- Clinical Professor of Dermatology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madision. Dr. Moriello joined the faculty in 1986.
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology. She was awarded the American College of Veterinary Dermatology Award for Excellence for outstanding contributions to service and education in 2005
- Dermatology Residency Training, University of Florida 1984-1986
- DVM 1982, University of Illinois
- BS 1978, Eastern Illinois University
Research
My research interests are focused on feline dermatophytosis or "ringworm". This is an important skin disease of cats because it is not only infectious and contagious but a known zoonosis. The Dermatology Research Laboratory is currently working on protocols for the treatment and management of this disease in animal shelters. Current laboratory studies are focusing on evidence based disinfectant and cleaning protocols.
Responsibilities
My responsibilities include, but are not limited to: lecture and laboratory teaching in years 1-3 of the veterinary curriculum, small group clinical training of 4th year veterinary students, and lecturer at continuing education conferences for graduate veterinarians and clinical research and publication.
Co-Director of the Dermatology Residency Program
Section Head of Dermatology
Chair of the Intern Committee
Co-Editor of Veterinary Dermatology-an International Journal
Clinical Interests
Skin diseases of dogs and cats with a special interest in feline dermatology.
Graduate Training
Depending upon funding we train specialty interns and dermatology residents.
Recent Publications
Recommendations for the management and treatment of dermatophytosis in animals shelters Moriello K, Newbury S Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice 2006; 36:89-114
Use of lime sulfur and itraconazole to treat shelter cats naturally infected with Microsporum canis in an annex facility: an open field study Newbury S, Moriello K Verbrugge M et al Veterinary Dermatology 2007; 18:324-331
Use of itraconazole and either lime sulfur or Malaseb Rinse Concentrate to treat shelter cats naturally infected with Microsporum canis: an open field trial Newbury S, Moriello K, et al Veterinary Dermatology 2011; 22:75-79.
“Dermatophytosis”, Moriello KA, DeBoer DJ, In Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 4th edition (Greene CG ed) 2011 Elsevier Saunders St. Louis MO pp 588-601
“Feline Skin Diseases” Moriello KA In, The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management” (ed Little S) 2012, Elsevier St. Louis MO pp 3 71-419