Antibiotic Resistance Genes Carried by Commensal Escherichia coli from Shelter Cats in Italy.

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial resistance is a widespread global health problem. The presence of resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes has been demonstrated not only in humans but also in animals, including pets. Stray cats share the urban environment with people and pets. This may facilitate transmission of resistant bacteria and resistance genes between stray animals, people and domestic animals. Several studies have investigated the role of stray cats as a fecal carrier of ESBL-producing bacteria. However, there are many genes and resistance mechanisms that can be detected in commensal E. coli, which, because of its genetic plasticity, is considered an indicator for monitoring antibiotic resistance. In this study, rectal swabs were collected from stray cats from colonies and shelters

SUBMITTER: Gambino D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10747167 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature