Evaluation of multidrug-resistant bacteria and their molecular mechanisms found in small animal veterinary practices in Portugal.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intensive medical care provided in companion animal practices carries the potential risk of selecting and disseminating multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). However, data on infection, prevention and control standards specific to small animal veterinary practices (SAVPs) remains limited. The goal of our work was to evaluate the environmental contamination and staff carriage by MDROs in veterinary practices across Portugal.

Methods

Fourteen SAVPs were enrolled. Environmental samples were collected from critical areas such as operating room, wards and pre-operative area. Veterinary team members voluntarily gave nasal, hand and rectal swabs. All samples were screened for the presence of, including extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL)- and carbapenemase-producing

SUBMITTER: Moreira da Silva J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12086164 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature