Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Antibiotic resistance in dog urinary infections 2002-2007
By Ball, Katherine R et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2008·Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Antimicrobial resistance and prevalence of canine uropathogens at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 2002-2007.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that between 2002 and 2007, many dogs with urinary tract infections had bacteria in their urine, with E. coli being the most common culprit. Over time, these bacteria showed increased resistance to certain antibiotics, making treatment more challenging. However, the researchers identified that some antibiotics, like gentamicin and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, were still effective against these infections. This information can help veterinarians choose the right treatment for dogs suffering from urinary tract infections.
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Abstract
Between January 2002 and June 2007, uropathogens were isolated from 473 of 1557 canine urine samples submitted to Prairie Diagnostic Services from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Culture and susceptibility results were analyzed, retrospectively, to estimate the prevalence of common bacterial uropathogens in dogs with urinary tract infections and to identify changes in antimicrobial resistance. The most common pathogens identified were Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus intermedius, Enterococcus spp., and Proteus spp. Antimicrobial resistance increased during the study period, particularly among recurrent E. coli isolates. Using the formula to help select rational antimicrobial therapy (FRAT), bacterial isolates were most likely to be susceptible to gentamicin, fluoroquinolones, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, and groups 4 and 5 (third generation) cephalosporins.
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