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Case Reports
. 2024 Dec;30(12):2689-2691.
doi: 10.3201/eid3012.240085.

Canine Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Cases Linked to Human Artificial Tears-Related Outbreak

Emma R Price, Darby McDermott, Adrienne Sherman, Lakisha Kelley, Jason Mehr, Rebecca Greeley, Stephen D Cole
Case Reports

Canine Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Cases Linked to Human Artificial Tears-Related Outbreak

Emma R Price et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2024 Dec.

Abstract

We report 2 canine cases of carbapenemase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa within a United States veterinary hospital associated with a human outbreak linked to over-the-counter artificial tears. We investigated veterinary hospital transmission. Veterinary antimicrobial resistance surveillance and infection prevention and control enhancements are needed to reduce transmission of carbapenemase-producing organisms.

Keywords: New Jersey; One Health; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; United States; antimicrobial resistance; bacteria; carbapenems; disease outbreaks; dogs; microbial; pets; veterinary medicine.

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