Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance of Canine Otitis Pathogens in the Iberian Peninsula (2010-2021).

ABSTRACT: Background: The close relationship between humans and petsraises health concerns due to the potential transmission of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria and genes. Bacterial otitis is an emerging health problem in dogs, given its widespread prevalence and impact on animal welfare. Early detection of resistance is vital in veterinary medicine to anticipate future treatment challenges. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of AMR bacteria involved in 12,498 cases of otitis in dogs from the Iberian Peninsula and the evolution of AMR patterns over an 11-year period. Methods: Data was provided by the Veterinary Medicine Department of a large private diagnostic laboratory in Barcelona. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the standar

SUBMITTER: Garcias B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12024130 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature