Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in Urine of Small Companion Animals in Global Context: Comprehensive Analysis
The isolation of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria from the urinary tracts of pets is increasingly common, particularly in animals with concurrent health conditions. <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (PA) is one of the most significant antimicrobial-resistant bacteria affecting cats and dog...
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| description | The isolation of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria from the urinary tracts of pets is increasingly common, particularly in animals with concurrent health conditions. <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (PA) is one of the most significant antimicrobial-resistant bacteria affecting cats and dogs within the European Union (EU). This study aims to review the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of PA isolated from urine samples of small animals globally. This pathogen is known for its opportunistic infections and is a significant concern in veterinary medicine due to its inherent resistance to multiple antibiotics and its ability to acquire additional resistance mechanisms. This review seeks to enhance educational initiatives regarding the management of emerging MDR bacteria. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8918d7c3e48c47be93ed061cdebe01ce2025-08-20T03:11:18ZengMDPI AGVeterinary Sciences2306-73812025-02-0112215710.3390/vetsci12020157Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in Urine of Small Companion Animals in Global Context: Comprehensive AnalysisAna Pereira0Telma de Sousa1Catarina Silva2Gilberto Igrejas3Patrícia Poeta4CECAV—Veterinary and Animal Research Centre, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, PortugalMicroART-Antibiotic Resistance Team, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, PortugalMicroART-Antibiotic Resistance Team, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, PortugalDepartment of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, PortugalCECAV—Veterinary and Animal Research Centre, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, PortugalThe isolation of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria from the urinary tracts of pets is increasingly common, particularly in animals with concurrent health conditions. <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (PA) is one of the most significant antimicrobial-resistant bacteria affecting cats and dogs within the European Union (EU). This study aims to review the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of PA isolated from urine samples of small animals globally. This pathogen is known for its opportunistic infections and is a significant concern in veterinary medicine due to its inherent resistance to multiple antibiotics and its ability to acquire additional resistance mechanisms. This review seeks to enhance educational initiatives regarding the management of emerging MDR bacteria.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/2/157<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>urinary tract infectionssmall animalsresistance patternsveterinary medicine |
| spellingShingle | Ana Pereira Telma de Sousa Catarina Silva Gilberto Igrejas Patrícia Poeta Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in Urine of Small Companion Animals in Global Context: Comprehensive Analysis Veterinary Sciences <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> urinary tract infections small animals resistance patterns veterinary medicine |
| title | Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in Urine of Small Companion Animals in Global Context: Comprehensive Analysis |
| title_full | Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in Urine of Small Companion Animals in Global Context: Comprehensive Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in Urine of Small Companion Animals in Global Context: Comprehensive Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in Urine of Small Companion Animals in Global Context: Comprehensive Analysis |
| title_short | Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in Urine of Small Companion Animals in Global Context: Comprehensive Analysis |
| title_sort | impact of antimicrobial resistance of i pseudomonas aeruginosa i in urine of small companion animals in global context comprehensive analysis |
| topic | <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> urinary tract infections small animals resistance patterns veterinary medicine |
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