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Occurrence and characterization of extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in healthy household dogs in Greece.
Journal of medical microbiology - 1 Jul 2018
Liakopoulos Apostolos, Betts Jonathan, La Ragione Roberto, van Essen-Zandbergen Alieda, Ceccarelli Daniela, Petinaki Efthymia, Koutinas Christos K, Mevius Dik J
Abstract excerpt
Extended-spectrum cephalosporin- and/or carbapenem-resistant (ESCR and/or CarbR) Enterobacteriaceae constitute a public health hazard because of limited treatment options and are endemic among humans in Greece. Recently, ESCR and CarbREnterobacteriaceae have been increasingly isolated from companion animals, stressing their potential role as a reservoir for humans. However, the presence of ESCR bacteria in...
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