Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Drug-resistant Pseudomonas infections in dogs linked to human eye
By Price, Emma R et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2024·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Cases Linked to Human Artificial Tears-Related Outbreak.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs at a veterinary hospital in the United States were diagnosed with a serious infection caused by a resistant bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which was linked to a human outbreak related to artificial tears. This situation highlights the importance of monitoring and controlling infections in veterinary settings to protect pets from such resistant bacteria. The study emphasizes the need for better infection prevention measures in veterinary hospitals to reduce the risk of transmission.
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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.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39592398/