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. 2005 Feb;49(2):833-5.
doi: 10.1128/AAC.49.2.833-835.2005.

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in Escherichia coli isolated from dogs and cats in Rome, Italy, from 2001 to 2003

Alessandra Carattoli  1 , Sarah Lovari, Alessia Franco, Gessica Cordaro, Paola Di Matteo, Antonio Battisti
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Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in Escherichia coli isolated from dogs and cats in Rome, Italy, from 2001 to 2003

Alessandra Carattoli et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2005 Feb.

Abstract

We report expanded-spectrum cephalosporin resistance in Escherichia coli from dogs and cats in Rome, Italy. Three major beta-lactamases (CMY-2, SHV-12, and CTX-M-1) are reported for the first time in E. coli from sick and healthy dogs and cats. Molecular characterization suggests the presence of several combinations of beta-lactamase genes in E. coli from companion animals.

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