Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Drug resistance in Campylobacter coli from Golden Retriever puppies
By Selwet, Marek et al.·Published in Polish journal of microbiology·2016·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Monitoring of Virulence Genes, Drug-Resistance in Campylobacter coli Isolated from Golden Retrievers.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 75 Golden Retriever puppies was studied to see how a probiotic treatment affected their gut health. Fecal samples were collected before and after the puppies received the probiotic, which was given on the 43rd day of their lives. The researchers found that the bacteria Campylobacter coli, which can cause gastrointestinal issues, had certain genes linked to its ability to stick to the gut and move around. After the probiotic treatment, there were notable changes in the bacteria's resistance to the antibiotic enrofloxacin.
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Abstract
The investigation was performed on 75 of Golden Retriever puppies. Faecal samples were collected on the 42 day of the puppies life (control). Probiotic preparation was administered on 43 day of the puppies life and 10 days after the application of the probiotic, faecal samples were collected again (on 53 day of puppies life). All isolates of Campylobacter coli isolated prior to the administration of the probiotic were found to contain the cadF gene responsible for adhesion, as well as, the flaA gene influencing motility of the examined bacteria. Significant differences (P < 0.05) were recorded only in the case of enrofloxacin.
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