Molecular characterization of ESBL- and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae isolated from cats in Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a pressing global health challenge, influencing human, animal, and environmental health within the interconnected One Health framework. ESBL- and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae constitute a major global public health threat. In Lebanon, their presence is particularly concerning, as they are detected across diverse environments, including hospitals, surface water, wastewater, poultry, and livestock. Despite close contact between pets and their owners, the role of companion animals, particularly cats, in spreading AMR determinants has been overlooked. Based on the One Health approach, the study addresses this gap by presenting the first Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based report of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Enterobacter

SUBMITTER: Ezzeddine MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12625243 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature