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Carriage of antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli in dogs: Prevalence, associated risk factors and molecular characteristics.
Veterinary microbiology - 1 Feb 2017
Wedley Amy L, Dawson Susan, Maddox Thomas W, Coyne Karen P, Pinchbeck Gina L, Clegg Peter, Nuttall Tim, Kirchner Miranda, Williams Nicola J
Abstract excerpt
Resistance to antimicrobials, in particular that mediated by extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) and AmpC β-lactamases are frequently reported in bacteria causing canine disease as well as in commensal bacteria, which could be a potential health risk for humans they come into contact with. This cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the prevalence and investigate the molecular characteristics of ESBL and...
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