Occurrence of extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae among pet dogs and cats: an emerging public health threat outside health care facilities
- PMID: 24792717
- DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2014.03.020
Occurrence of extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae among pet dogs and cats: an emerging public health threat outside health care facilities
Abstract
We aimed to investigate the potential role of pet dogs and cats in the epidemiology of extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Twenty bacterial isolates were recovered from rectal swabs obtained from 110 dogs and cats. The occurrence of extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in pets spotlights the emergence of a significant public health threat.
Keywords: ESβL; Hazard; Pets.
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