Investigating Bacterial Bloodstream Infections in Dogs and Cats: A 4-Year Surveillance in an Italian Veterinary University Hospital

Investigating Bacterial Bloodstream Infections in Dogs and Cats: A 4-Year Surveillance in an Italian Veterinary University Hospital

In small animal practice, blood cultures (BCs) are essential for diagnosing bacterial bloodstream infections (BSIs) and guiding targeted antimicrobial therapy, particularly in relation to the rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens. This study analyzed 96 positive BCs from dogs and cats at the V...

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Main Authors: Raffaele Scarpellini, Massimo Giunti, Cecilia Bulgarelli, Erika Esposito, Elisabetta Mondo, Fabio Tumietto, Silvia Piva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
antimicrobial resistance
veterinary medicine
companion animals
bloodstream infections
blood cultures
antibiotic de-escalation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/5/445
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