No evidence of multidrug-resistant <i>Enterobacterales</i> transmission between healthy companion animals and pet owners in the greater Atlanta area: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern affecting both animals and humans. Pets share a close bond with humans and are exposed to human-related conditions that can, in many cases, facilitate the transmission of bacteria and mobile genetic elements. This prospective observational cohort pilot study aimed to determine the prevalence of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) colonization in healthy individuals and their companion animals (dogs and cats) in the greater Atlanta area, as well as to understand the prevalence of enteric MDR-GNB. Serial fecal samples from paired humans and their pets were collected and analyzed over a 6-month period (at 0, 2, and 6 months). Thirty-four pet owners participated, with 26 providing stool samples at all three time points. A tota

SUBMITTER: Cuevas-Espelid W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584688 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature