Fecal Carriage of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-/AmpC-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Pet and Stray Cats

• Main Authors: Gabriele Ratti (Author), Alessia Facchin (Author), Angelica Stranieri (Author), Alessia Giordano (Author), Saverio Paltrinieri (Author), Paola Scarpa (Author), Deborah Maragno (Author), Alessia Gazzonis (Author), Martina Penati (Author), Camilla Luzzago (Author), Paola Dall'Ara (Author), Stefania Lauzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Dogs have been reported as potential carriers of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, but the role of cats has been poorly studied. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence and the risk factors associated with the fecal carriage of extended-spectrum β-lactamase and AmpC (ESBL/AmpC)-produci...