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Virulence traits and antibiotic resistance among enterococci isolated from dogs with periodontal disease.
Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases - 1 Jun 2016
Oliveira Manuela, Tavares Marta, Gomes Diana, Touret Tiago, São Braz Berta, Tavares Luís, Semedo-Lemsaddek Teresa
Abstract excerpt
Periodontal disease - PD - is one of the most widespread diseases in dogs, but the role of this odontogenic infection in the dissemination of pathogenic bacteria present in the oral mucosa to other animals or pet owners is understudied. Trying to unveil the putative pathogenicity of enterococci present in the gums of dogs diagnosed with PD, thirty-two animals were investigated during routine visits to a private...
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