Global prevalence and molecular characterization of extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing-Escherichia coli in dogs and cats - A scoping review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a major threat to human and animal health. Part of the AMR dimension is the circulation of extended-spectrum β-lactamases producing-Escherichia coli (ESBL-E. coli), which is now commonly reported among companion animals. However, the global perspective of the prevalence and population structure of ESBL-E. coli circulating in dogs and cats has not been estimated limiting our understanding of their role in the dissemination of ESBL-E. coli. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of ESBL-E. coli between dogs and cats and across countries through meta-analysis. We also performed a scoping review to summarize the current knowledge on ESBL genes and E. coli clones circulating among companion animals.

SUBMITTER: Salgado-Caxito M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8050393 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature