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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Valentina Foglia Manzillo, Maria Francesca Peruzy, Manuela Gizzarelli, Berardino Izzo, Paolo Sarnelli, Antonio Carrella, Giuseppina Vinciguerra, Claudia Chirollo, Nour El Houda Ben Fayala, Ines Balestrino, Gaetano Oliva
Summary: Companion animals are increasingly recognized as important contributors to the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. This study measured the prescribing of antimicrobial drugs in dogs and cats in the Campania Region, Italy by analyzing Veterinary Electronic Prescriptions (VEPs) between 2019 and 2020. The results showed widespread use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials and the use of molecules that should be limited according to EMA guidelines.
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Infectious Diseases
Surawit Chueahiran, Jitrapa Yindee, Pongthai Boonkham, Nipattra Suanpairintr, Pattrarat Chanchaithong
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the molecular and antimicrobial resistance characteristics of MRSA CC398 isolated from diseased dogs and cats in Thailand. The results showed that these isolates mainly carried resistance genes to beta-lactams, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, and trimethoprim, and displayed intraclonal differentiation. The presence of CC398 MRSA with intraclonal variation suggests that CC398 is a successful MRSA clone colonizing in small animals as a pet-associated MRSA in Thailand.
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Microbiology
Francesca Paola Nocera, Francesca Pizzano, Angelo Masullo, Laura Cortese, Luisa De Martino
Summary: This study aimed to identify and analyze the Staphylococcus species isolated from nasal swabs of both healthy and diseased dogs, as well as those of human origin from their owners and veterinary staff. The results showed a higher frequency of hand washing in owners of diseased dogs compared to owners of healthy dogs. The study found that Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was the most frequently isolated strain in both diseased and healthy dogs, while Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus were the most frequent in nasal samples of healthy dogs' owners. The study suggests a potential transmission risk of staphylococci between dogs and humans, highlighting the clinical relevance of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius transmission from dogs to humans and the role of Staphylococcus aureus transmission from humans to dogs.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chiradet Amphaiphan, Terdsak Yano, Manita Som-in, Phunnapha Kungwong, Kanruethai Wongsawan, Rosama Pusoonthornthum, Mo D. Salman, Sahatchai Tangtrongsup
Summary: The study found a high proportion of bacterial urinary tract infections in dogs and cats, with Staphylococcus and E. coli as the main pathogens in dogs, and Pseudomonas in cats. Most bacteria showed susceptibility to Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, but a high proportion of multidrug-resistant bacteria was also identified.
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
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Infectious Diseases
Alessandro Bellato, Patrizia Robino, Maria Cristina Stella, Laura Scarrone, Daniela Scalas, Patrizia Nebbia
Summary: This study aimed to assess the resistance of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolates, against a broad panel of antibacterials, including exclusive to human medicine. The results showed that these strains had the highest resistance against veterinary medicine antibacterials, but there was also resistance against antibacterials exclusive to human medicine.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
K. Bierowiec, M. Miszczak, A. Korzeniowska-Kowal, A. Wzorek, D. Plokarz, A. Gamian
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in cats, revealing a prevalence of 2.49% in healthy cats and 7.61% in sick cats. Cats living with dogs were more likely to be colonized with the bacterium. Multidrug resistance was a common phenomenon among the isolates, highlighting the importance of monitoring antibiotic resistance in cats.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Microbiology
Yanli Li, Ruben Fernandez, Inma Duran, Rafael A. Molina-Lopez, Laila Darwich
Summary: This study analyzed clinical samples of dogs and cats on the Iberian Peninsula, finding that Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Pseudomonas spp., Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus spp. were the most predominant bacteria, with differences in antimicrobial resistance between dogs and cats.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
Anne Schnepf, Sabine Kramer, Rolf Wagels, Holger A. Volk, Lothar Kreienbrock
Summary: The study found an increase in antimicrobial usage (AMU) in dogs and cats between 2017 and 2018 at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, but no significant difference was observed between the two years. Penicillins, nitroimidazoles, and quinolones were the most commonly used antimicrobial groups in both dog and cat populations.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
Mari Roken, Stanislav Iakhno, Anita Haug Haaland, Yngvild Wasteson, Ane Mohn Bjelland
Summary: This study investigated the transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp. (MRS) from infected dogs to their owners and home environments. The results showed the presence of clinical MRS in dogs and their surroundings, indicating both direct and indirect transmission. Some owners were found to carry clinical MRS in their nostrils, while others carried methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MSSP). Despite the persistence of clinical MRS in the home environment, the owners remained negative, except for the presence of MSSP on three occasions.
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Infectious Diseases
Ahmed Elmoslemany, Ibrahim Elsohaby, Mohammed Alorabi, Mohamed Alkafafy, Theeb Al-Marri, Ali Aldoweriej, Fanan A. Alaql, Abdullah Almubarak, Mahmoud Fayez
Summary: The study revealed the common occurrence of MDR and MRS in healthy and diseased cats in Saudi Arabia, suggesting the need for effective antimicrobial stewardship programs and further One Health studies to investigate the role of cats as vectors for AMR transmission to humans.
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Veterinary Sciences
James Wabwire Oguttu, Daniel Nenene Qekwana, Agricola Odoi
Summary: This study investigated antimicrobial resistance among enterococci isolated from dogs in South Africa, revealing high proportions of resistant isolates and multi-drug resistance. The identified resistance to various antimicrobials may guide clinicians in resource scarce settings. Year was found to be significantly associated with extensive-drug resistance.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
John E. Ekakoro, Lynn Guptill, Kenitra Hendrix, Melinda Anderson, Audrey Ruple
Summary: Non-judicious antimicrobial use in veterinary hospitals in the United States is limited, and there are no guidelines or standardized methods for constructing antibiograms in veterinary clinical settings. This article describes the methods used to construct antibiograms from clinical samples collected from dogs seen at a veterinary teaching hospital. The approaches described could be useful in guiding veterinary antibiogram development for empiric therapy.
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Veterinary Sciences
Gui-Lin Wen, Shi-Hong Li, Zhe Qin, Ya-Jun Yang, Li-Xia Bai, Wen-Bo Ge, Xi-Wang Liu, Jian-Yong Li
Summary: This study isolated and characterized Clostridium difficile strains from clinical diseased dogs and cats, and found that the bacteria were quietly prevalent in pets with varying toxicities and genotypes. The isolates were highly susceptible to vancomycin and metronidazole but resistant to erythromycin and ciprofloxacin. The study highlights the importance of studying and paying attention to CDI in pets.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marilia Salgado-Caxito, Julio A. Benavides, Aiko D. Adell, Antonio Carlos Paes, Andrea Moreno-Switt
Summary: The prevalence of ESBL-E. coli varied across continents, with a range from 0.63% (Oceania) to 16.56% (Africa) in dogs and from 0% (Oceania) to 16.82% (Asia) in cats. Despite more studies on dogs than on cats, the global prevalence of ESBL-E. coli showed no significant difference between the two species. Numerous ESBL genes and sequence types were found in companion animals, with widespread presence of CTX-M-15 and SHV-12 encoding ESBL-E. coli strains. Further investigation is needed to understand the drivers influencing ESBL-E. coli prevalence and its clinical relevance in veterinary medicine and public health, as well as the economic impact of ESBL-E. coli infections among companion animals.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Flavia Mello Viegas, Jordana Almeida Santana, Brendhal Almeida Silva, Rafael Gariglio Clark Xavier, Claudia Teixeira Bonisson, Julia Lara Sette Camara, Mario Cesar Renno, Joao Luis Reis Cunha, Henrique Cesar Pereira Figueiredo, Francisco Carlos Faria Lobato, Rodrigo Otavio Silveira Silva
Summary: Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) is a commensal bacterium commonly found on the skin and mucosae of dogs, but can also cause various infections in both animals and humans. This study aimed to identify the occurrence of MRSP in infected patients, assess its antimicrobial resistance, and analyze its molecular structure. The findings showed a high incidence of multidrug-resistant MRSP in infected dogs, with surgical site infections being the most common. The study also revealed the dispersion of a particular sequence type associated with fluoroquinolone resistance, raising concerns for animal and human health due to limited treatment options for MRSP infections.
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Food Science & Technology
Takiyah A. Ball, Daniel F. Monte, Awa Aidara-Kane, Jorge Matheu-Alvarez, Hongyu Ru, Siddhartha Thakur, Joy Horovitz, Francis Ejobi, David W. Lacher, Paula J. Fedorka-Cray
FOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND DISEASE
(2019)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Daniel F. Monte, Nilton Lincopan, Paula J. Fedorka-Cray, Mariza Landgraf
CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2019)
Correction
Microbiology
Daniel F. Monte, Valerie Nelson, Louise Cerdeira, Shivaramu Keelara, Shermalyn Greene, Denise Griffin, Shadia Rath, Robbie Hall, Nichole Page, Thomas Lawson, Debra Springer, Paula J. Fedorka-Cray, Siddhartha Thakur
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2019)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
S. Cho, L. M. Hiott, J. M. McDonald, J. B. Barrett, E. A. McMillan, S. L. House, E. S. Adams, J. G. Frye, C. R. Jackson
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2020)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hazem Ramadan, Sushim K. Gupta, Poonam Sharma, Marwa Ahmed, Lari M. Hiott, John B. Barrett, Tiffanie A. Woodley, Jonathan G. Frye, Charlene R. Jackson
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
S. Cho, C. R. Jackson, J. G. Frye
LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2020)
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Microbiology
Hazem Ramadan, Charlene R. Jackson, Jonathan G. Frye, Lari M. Hiott, Mohamed Samir, Amal Awad, Tiffanie A. Woodley
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Food Science & Technology
Poonam Sharma, Sushim K. Gupta, John B. Barrett, Lari M. Hiott, Tiffanie A. Woodley, Subhashinie Kariyawasam, Jonathan G. Frye, Charlene R. Jackson
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Microbiology
Sohyun Cho, John B. Barrett, Jonathan G. Frye, Charlene R. Jackson
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Genetics & Heredity
Elizabeth A. McMillan, Jamie L. Wasilenko, Kaitlin A. Tagg, Jessica C. Chen, Mustafa Simmons, Sushim K. Gupta, Glenn E. Tillman, Jason Folster, Charlene R. Jackson, Jonathan G. Frye
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Microbiology
Abasiofiok Ibekwe, Lisa Durso, Thomas F. Ducey, Adelumola Oladeinde, Charlene R. Jackson, Jonathan G. Frye, Robert Dungan, Tom Moorman, John P. Brooks, Amarachukwu Obayiuwana, Hiren Karathia, Brian Fanelli, Nur Hasan
Summary: This study investigated the potential reservoirs of ESBL-producing E. coli in different animal sources from the United States, revealing that ESBL-producing E. coli are widely distributed but swine and dairy cattle may serve as their primary reservoir. The isolates carried plasmids and various acquired antibiotic resistance genes, indicating a significant threat to public health.
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Microbiology
Muhammad Ali Syed, Bushra Jamil, Hazem Ramadan, Maria Rukan, Shahzad Ali, Shahid Ahmad Abbasi, Tiffanie A. Woodley, Charlene R. Jackson
Summary: The study characterized Staphylococcus aureus isolates from a tertiary care hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and found high levels of resistance, particularly for MRSA strains. The majority of S. aureus isolates belonged to specific spa types, with the most common clone identified as ST772-t657 (Bengal Bay clone).
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Microbiology
Elizabeth A. McMillan, Ly-Huong T. Nguyen, Lari M. Hiott, Poonam Sharma, Charlene R. Jackson, Jonathan G. Frye, Chin-Yi Chen
Summary: Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli, important human pathogens carrying antibiotic resistance genes on plasmids, were found to mobilize different types of kanamycin resistance Col plasmids with varying efficiencies. The study highlighted the complexities and specificities of individual small plasmid mobilization, showing that not all conjugative plasmid types were capable of mobilizing all of the KanR plasmids.
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Microbiology
Sohyun Cho, Elizabeth A. McMillan, John B. Barrett, Lari M. Hiott, Tiffanie A. Woodley, Sandra L. House, Jonathan G. Frye, Charlene R. Jackson
Summary: The presence and prevalence of diverse plasmid families in multidrug-resistant enterococci from poultry carcasses were investigated in this study. The results showed that these plasmid families are capable of conjugative transfer.
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Infectious Diseases
Asseta Kagambega, Elizabeth A. McMillan, Soutongnooma C. Bouda, Lari M. Hiott, Hazem Ramadan, Daniel K. Soro, Poonam Sharma, Sushim K. Gupta, Nicolas Barro, Charlene R. Jackson, Jonathan G. Frye
Summary: The emergence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in developing countries poses risks to both local residents and the global community. Investigating antimicrobial-resistant pathogens is essential in countries like Burkina Faso, where surveillance data is lacking. This study used whole-genome sequencing to analyze Salmonella strains isolated from slaughtered chickens in Burkina Faso, revealing the prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes and the potential for cross-contamination with chicken products. Adequate attention to safe handling methods is necessary to prevent the spread of drug-resistant pathogens.
