Inter-host Transmission of Carbapenemase-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> among Humans and Backyard Animals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapidly increasing dissemination of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) in both humans and animals poses a global threat to public health. However, the transmission of CRE between humans and animals has not yet been well studied.

Objectives

We investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and drivers of CRE transmission between humans and their backyard animals in rural China.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive sampling strategy in 12 villages in Shandong, China. Using the household [residents and their backyard animals (farm and companion animals)] as a single surveillance unit, we assessed the prevalence of CRE at the household level and examined the factors associated with CRE carriage through a detailed questionnaire. Genetic relationships

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6910777 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature