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Medeiros Guedes RFD, Melo Guedes GMD, Gomes FIF, Soares ACDCF, Pereira VC, Freitas AS, Amando BR, Sidrim JJC, Cordeiro RDA, Rocha MFG, Castelo-Branco DDSCM. Antimicrobial and antibiofilm effect of promethazine on bacterial isolates from canine otitis externa, an in vitro study. Microb Pathog 2024; 196:106993. [PMID: 39374884 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 09/11/2024] [Accepted: 10/01/2024] [Indexed: 10/09/2024]
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Otitis externa is an inflammatory disease of the external ear canal of complex and multifactorial etiology associated with recurrent bacterial infection. This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of promethazine against bacterial isolates from dogs with otitis externa, as well as the effect of this compound on the dynamics of biofilm formation over 120 hours. Planktonic bacterial susceptibility to promethazine was evaluated to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC). The minimum biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) was also determined by broth microdilution. To evaluate the effect on biofilm growth, promethazine was tested at three concentrations MIC, MIC/2 and MIC/8, with daily readings at 48, 72, 96 and 120 h. The MICs of promethazine ranged from 48.83 to 781.25 μg mL-1. Promethazine significantly (P<0.05) reduced mature biofilm biomass, with MBECs ranging from 48.8 to 6250 μg mL-1 and reduced (P<0.01) biofilm formation for up to the 120-hours, at concentrations corresponding to the MIC obtained against each isolate. Promethazine was effective against microorganisms associated with canine otitis externa. The data suggest that promethazine presents antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity and is a potential alternative to treat and prevent recurrent bacterial otitis in dogs. These results emphasize the importance of drug repurposing in veterinary otology as an alternative to reduce antimicrobial resistance.
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- Rodrigo Fonseca de Medeiros Guedes
- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Group of Applied Medical Microbiology, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Group of Applied Medical Microbiology, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Group of Applied Medical Microbiology, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Group of Applied Medical Microbiology, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Group of Applied Medical Microbiology, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Group of Applied Medical Microbiology, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Group of Applied Medical Microbiology, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Specialized Medical Mycology Center, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Specialized Medical Mycology Center, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Specialized Medical Mycology Center, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, College of Veterinary, State University of Ceará. Av. Dr. Silas Munguba, 1700, Campus do Itaperi, CEP: 60714-903, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Group of Applied Medical Microbiology, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil; Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Medical Microbiology, Specialized Medical Mycology Center, Federal University of Ceará. Rua Cel. Nunes de Melo, 1315 - Rodolfo Teófilo - CEP: 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
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Niaraki NJ, Jamshidi S, Fasaei BN, Joghataei SM. Antibacterial effects of chitosan-based hydrogels containing Trachyspermum ammi essential oil on pathogens isolated from dogs with otitis externa. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:130. [PMID: 38561827 PMCID: PMC10985873 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-03971-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Growing antibiotic resistance has made treating otitis externa (OE) increasingly challenging. On the other hand, local antimicrobial treatments, especially those that combine essential oils (EOs) with nanoparticles, tend to be preferred over systemic ones. It was investigated whether Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) EO, combined with chitosan nanoparticles modified by cholesterol, could inhibit the growth of bacterial pathogens isolated from OE cases in dogs. In total, 57 dogs with clinical signs of OE were examined and bacteriologically tested. Hydrogels of Chitosan were synthesized by self-assembly and investigated. EO was extracted (Clevenger machine), and its ingredients were checked (GC-MS analysis) and encapsulated in chitosan-cholesterol nanoparticles. Disc-diffusion and broth Micro-dilution (MIC and MBC) examined its antimicrobial and therapeutic properties. RESULTS Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (49.3%) was the most common bacteria isolated from OE cases, followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (14.7%), Escherichia coli (13.3%), Streptococcus canis (9.3%), Corynebacterium auriscanis (6.7%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (2.7%), Proteus mirabilis (2.7%), and Bacillus cereus (1.3%). The investigation into the antimicrobial properties of Ajwain EO encapsulated in chitosan nanoparticles revealed that it exhibited a more pronounced antimicrobial effect against the pathogens responsible for OE. CONCLUSIONS Using chitosan nanoparticles encapsulated with EO presents an effective treatment approach for dogs with OE that conventional antimicrobial treatments have not cured. This approach not only enhances antibacterial effects but also reduces the required dosage of antimicrobials, potentially preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.
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- Niloofar Jelokhani Niaraki
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Bernicker MR, Birrer CA, Seeger MG, Iglesias BA, Vogel FSF, Cargnelutti JF. Antimicrobial activity of cationic water-soluble porphyrin against multidrug-resistant bacteria in biofilms and canine skin samples. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:124. [PMID: 38441804 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-03939-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms pose a threat to animal health, particularly in integumentary diseases, which can be caused by multiple organisms and often manifest as biofilms, hindering treatment effectiveness. We evaluated the antimicrobial activity of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) using a water-soluble tetra-cationic porphyrin (4-H2TMeP) against MDR bacteria cultured in biofilm and in mono and polyculture grown on canine skin samples. We utilized 4-H2TMeP porphyrin against MDR Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus pseudintermedius. A non-cytotoxic concentration of 4-H2TMeP (40 µM), previously shown to be effective in vitro against these bacteria cultured in solution, was employed. Biofilms were treated with 4-H2TMeP and subjected to light irradiation for 30, 60, and 90 min. Monocultures on canine skin samples were treated with 4-H2TMeP and irradiated for 30 (S. pseudintermedius), 60 (E. coli), or 60 and 90 min (P. aeruginosa). Polycultures of S. pseudintermedius and E. coli were treated with light for 60 and 90 min. The efficacy of aPDT was evaluated by plating light-exposed biofilms, mono and polycultures of bacteria obtained from skin samples exposed to light and kept in the dark. Colony-forming units were counted after 24 h of incubation at 37 °C. aPDT using 4-H2TMeP reduced bacterial concentrations of S. pseudintermedius and E. coli biofilms. Additionally, it significantly reduced bacterial concentrations cultivated on skin samples, with a particular emphasis on S. pseudintermedius. These findings indicate that aPDT with 4-H2TMeP is a promising alternative treatment against MDR bacteria in animal skin infections and should be further explored through in vivo research.
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- Mayara Rosa Bernicker
- Veterinary Medicine Graduate Programe, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Biomedicine Undergraduate Program, Universidade Franciscana, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Veterinary Medicine Graduate Programe, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Porphyrinic Materials, Department of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Rosales RS, Ramírez AS, Moya-Gil E, de la Fuente SN, Suárez-Pérez A, Poveda JB. Microbiological Survey and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Microorganisms Obtained from Suspect Cases of Canine Otitis Externa in Gran Canaria, Spain. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:742. [PMID: 38473127 DOI: 10.3390/ani14050742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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A retrospective study of microbiological laboratory results from 2020 to 2022, obtained from a veterinary diagnostic laboratory of the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, focused on canine otitis cases, was performed. The objective of this study was to analyze the pathogen distribution, antimicrobial susceptibility, prevalence of multidrug resistant phenotypes and the role of coinfections in otitis cases in order to provide up-to-date evidence that could support effective control strategies for this prevalent pathology. A total of 604 submissions were processed for the diagnosis of canine external otitis. Of the samples analyzed, 472 were positive for bacterial or fungal growth (78.1%; 95% CI: 74.8-81.4%). A total of 558 microbiological diagnoses were obtained, divided in 421 bacterial (75.4%; 95% CI: 71.8-79.0%) and 137 fungal (24.6%; 95% CI: 20.9-28.1%) identifications. Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, Malassezia pachydermatis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were the most prevalent microorganisms detected in clinical cases of otitis. High level antimicrobial resistance was found for Pseudomonas aeruginosa (30.7%), Proteus mirabilis (29.4%), Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (25.1%) and Escherichia coli (19%). Multidrug-resistant phenotypes were observed in 47% of the bacteria isolated. In addition, a 26.4% prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was detected. The high prevalence of antimicrobial resistant phenotypes in these bacteria highlights the current necessity for constant up-to-date prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility data that can support evidence-based strategies to effectively tackle this animal and public health concern.
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- Rubén S Rosales
- Instituto Universitario de Sanidad Animal y Seguridad Alimentaria (IUSA), Veterinary Faculty, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña s/n, 35416 Arucas, Spain
- Análisis Veterinarios Eurofins, Calle Leopoldo Matos, 18, 35006 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Sanidad Animal y Seguridad Alimentaria (IUSA), Veterinary Faculty, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña s/n, 35416 Arucas, Spain
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- Veterinary Faculty, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña s/n, 35416 Arucas, Spain
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- Análisis Veterinarios Eurofins, Calle Leopoldo Matos, 18, 35006 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Departamento de Patolología Animal, Producción Animal, Bromatología y Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Veterinary Faculty, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña s/n, 35416 Arucas, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Sanidad Animal y Seguridad Alimentaria (IUSA), Veterinary Faculty, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña s/n, 35416 Arucas, Spain
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Nocera FP, Pizzano F, Masullo A, Cortese L, De Martino L. Antimicrobial Resistant Staphylococcus Species Colonization in Dogs, Their Owners, and Veterinary Staff of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Naples, Italy. Pathogens 2023; 12:1016. [PMID: 37623976 PMCID: PMC10457731 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12081016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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This study aimed to identify Staphylococcus species isolated from nasal swabs of both healthy and diseased dogs, and those of human origin, obtained from nasal swabs of both owners and veterinary staff. Firstly, pet owners were requested to complete a questionnaire relating to the care and relationship with their pets, whose results mainly showed a statistically significant higher frequency of hand washing in diseased dogs' owners than in healthy dogs' owners. Canine nasal swabs were obtained from 43 diseased dogs and 28 healthy dogs, while human nasal swabs were collected from the respective dogs' owners (71 samples) and veterinary staff (34 samples). The isolation and identification of Staphylococcus spp. were followed by disk diffusion method to define the antimicrobial resistance profiles against 18 different molecules. Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was the most frequent isolated strain in both diseased (33.3%) and healthy (46.1%) dogs. Staphylococcus epidermidis was the most frequent isolated bacterium in diseased dogs' owners (66.6%), while in nasal samples of healthy dogs' owners, the same frequency of isolation (38.4%) was observed for both Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus. All the isolated strains showed good susceptibility levels to the tested antimicrobials; however, the carriage of oxacillin-resistant strains was significantly higher in diseased dogs than in healthy ones (71% and 7.7%, respectively). Only in three cases the presence of the same bacterial species with similar antimicrobial resistance profiles in dogs and their owners was detected, suggesting the potential bacterial transmission. In conclusion, this study suggests potential transmission risk of staphylococci from dogs to humans or vice versa, and highlights that the clinical relevance of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius transmission from dog to human should not be underestimated, as well as the role of Staphylococcus aureus from human to dog transmission.
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- Francesca Paola Nocera
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via F. Delpino 1, 80137 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via F. Delpino 1, 80137 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via F. Delpino 1, 80137 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via F. Delpino 1, 80137 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via F. Delpino 1, 80137 Naples, Italy
- Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, 80137 Naples, Italy
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Elfadadny A, Uchiyama J, Goto K, Imanishi I, Ragab RF, Nageeb WM, Iyori K, Toyoda Y, Tsukui T, Ide K, Kawamoto K, Nishifuji K. Antimicrobial resistance and genotyping of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from the ear canals of dogs in Japan. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1074127. [PMID: 37546340 PMCID: PMC10397403 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1074127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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The strong bond between dogs and their owners creates a close association that could result in the transfer of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from canines to humans, potentially leading to the spread of antimicrobial resistance genes. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common causative agent of persistent ear infections in dogs, is often resistant to multiple antibiotics. Assessing the antimicrobial resistance profile and genotype of P. aeruginosa is crucial for the appropriate use of veterinary pharmaceuticals. However, in recent years, few studies have been conducted on this bacterium in Japan. We determined the antimicrobial resistance profile and genotype of P. aeruginosa isolated from the ear canal of dogs in Japan in 2020. Analysis of antimicrobial resistance using disk diffusion tests indicated a high frequency of resistance to most antimicrobial agents. Particularly, 29 isolates from the ear canals of the 29 affected dogs (100%) were resistant to cefovecin, cefpodoxime, and florfenicol; however, they were susceptible to cefepime and piperacillin/tazobactam. Only 3.4, 10.3, and 10.3% of the isolates were resistant to ceftazidime, tobramycin, and gentamicin, respectively. Furthermore, upon analyzing the population structure using multilocus sequence typing, a considerably large clonal complex was not observed in the tested isolates. Three isolates, namely ST3881, ST1646, and ST532, were clonally related to the clinically isolated sequence types in Japan (such as ST1831, ST1413, ST1812, and ST1849), which is indicative of dog-to-human transmission. Considering the variation in antibiotic resistance compared to that reported by previous studies and the potential risk of dog-to-human transmission, we believe that the survey for antimicrobial resistance profile and population structure should be continued regularly. However, the prevalence of multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa in dogs in Japan is not a crisis.
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- Ahmed Elfadadny
- Laboratory of Internal Medicine, Cooperative Division of Veterinary Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Japan
- Department of Animal Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Bacteriology, Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Bacteriology, Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Laboratory of Internal Medicine, Cooperative Division of Veterinary Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Japan
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Dermatological and Laboratory Service for Animals, Vet Derm Tokyo, Fujisawa, Japan
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- Dermatological and Laboratory Service for Animals, Vet Derm Tokyo, Fujisawa, Japan
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- Laboratory of Internal Medicine, Cooperative Division of Veterinary Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Japan
- Division of Animal Life Science, Institute of Agriculture, Graduate School, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Japan
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Infection Control, Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Laboratory of Internal Medicine, Cooperative Division of Veterinary Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Japan
- Division of Animal Life Science, Institute of Agriculture, Graduate School, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Japan
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Avberšek M, Ihssen J, Faccio G, Spitz U, Cugmas B. Chromogenic culture media complements diagnostic cytology in the visual identification of pathogenic skin bacteria in dogs and cats. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1152229. [PMID: 37496749 PMCID: PMC10367103 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1152229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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In dogs and cats, bacterial skin infections (pyoderma and otitis externa) are a common cause for visiting the veterinary clinic. The most frequent skin pathogens are Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, often requiring different therapeutic antibiotic protocols. Unfavorably, existing diagnostics based on cytology cannot reveal bacterial species but only bacterial shapes such as cocci or rods. This microscopic limitation could be overcome by clinical translation of affordable chromogenic media, which enable species identification based on bacterial colonies growing in different colors and sizes. In this study, we determined how well inexperienced general veterinary clinicians identified bacterial pathogens from the skin and ears on two commercial (Chromatic™ MH and Flexicult® Vet) and one custom-made Mueller Hinton agar-based chromogenic medium. For this purpose, four veterinarians evaluated 100 unique samples representing 10 bacterial species. On average, clinicians correctly identified between 72.1 and 86.3% of bacterial species. Colony colors developed quickly on the Chromatic™ MH medium, leading to the highest 81.6% identification accuracy after 24 h incubation. However, Flexicult® Vet exhibited the highest accuracy of 86.3% after prolonged 48 h incubation. Evaluators easily recognized bacteria displaying uniquely colored colonies like green-brown Pseudomonas aeruginosa, blue Enterococcus faecalis, orange-brown Proteus spp., and red Escherichia coli. Oppositely, staphylococci shared uncharacteristically pale pink colonies causing misidentifications among the genus, deteriorating overall accuracy by around 10 percentage points (from 90.9%). Another reason for identification errors was the evaluators' inexperience, reflected in not recognizing colony size differences. For example, although Streptococcus canis exhibited the tiniest colonies, the species was frequently mistaken for other cocci. Finally, around 10% of errors were negligence-related slips due to unconsidered sample history. To conclude, the introduction of chromogenic media into veterinary clinics can significantly complement diagnostics in skin inflammations by identifying pathogen species in around 80% of cases. The extra information may help in therapeutic dilemmas on antibiotics and standard antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Additional personnel training and evaluation help by visuals, flowcharts, checklists, and, if necessary, microbiologists could further improve identification accuracy.
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- Miha Avberšek
- Veterinary Clinic Zamba, Vets4science d.o.o., Celje, Slovenia
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- Veterinary Clinic Zamba, Vets4science d.o.o., Celje, Slovenia
- Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
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Otitis Externa in Dogs: Distribution and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Staphylococcus Spp. Isolates. MACEDONIAN VETERINARY REVIEW 2023. [DOI: 10.2478/macvetrev-2023-0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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The study aimed to investigate the Staphylococcus species from dogs with chronic otitis externa in Istanbul and to determine their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. Ear swab samples were collected from 100 dogs suspected of otitis externa admitted at the clinics of Istanbul University - Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The dogs were of different age, gender, and breed. The bacterial isolation was performed by conventional methods. BD Phoenix Automated Microbiology System was used to confirm bacterial identification by conventional methods and to test antimicrobial susceptibility. Staphylococcus spp. were isolated from 36% of the samples collected from the dogs. S. pseudintermedius, S. aureus, S. epidermidis, S. hyicus and S. chromogenes were identified in 41.6%, 22.2%, 11.1%, 5.5%, and 5.5%. In Staphylococcus spp. isolates, enrofloxacin, penicillin, and ampicillin-sulbactam resistance was 8.3%, marbofloxacin resistance was 11.1%, doxycycline resistance was 16.6%, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, erythromycin, and gentamicin resistance was 19.4%, tetracycline, clindamycin, and sulphonamide resistance was 25%. Methicillin resistance was not observed in any of the isolates. However, multiple drug resistance (MDR) was detected in 11 (30.5%) of 36 isolates. In conclusion, the early detection and antimicrobial sensitivity testing of Staphylococcus spp in dog otitis externa cases that do not respond to empiric therapy could be beneficial for appropriate antibiotic selection and treatment thus preventing MDR.
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Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence Factors of Proteus mirabilis Isolated from Dog with Chronic Otitis Externa. Pathogens 2022; 11:pathogens11101215. [PMID: 36297273 PMCID: PMC9612330 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11101215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Otitis externa is among the most prevalent diseases in dogs. If the underlying cause is not addressed, bacterial reinfection becomes frequent, necessitating antibiotic administration for an extended period of time. Prolonged treatment promotes the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and increases the risk of their transmission from animals to humans. This study aimed to analyze the antibiotic resistance pattern of the emerging pathogen Proteus mirabilis to identify bacterial virulence and antibiotic selection. Samples were collected from randomly encountered dogs with chronic otitis externa. Thirty-two strains of P. mirabilis were isolated and identified, using MALDI-TOF. The Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method was used to assess the antibiotic susceptibility of P. mirabilis to 11 antibiotics. The isolates (n = 32) were most resistant to cefazolin (75%), trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole (72%), chloramphenicol (72%), amoxicillin–clavulanate (63%), ampicillin (59%), cefepime (56%), ciprofloxacin (53%), aztreonam (50%), ceftazidime avibactam (50%), gentamicin (22%), and amikacin (16%). Moreover, 75% of isolates were found to be multidrug-resistant bacteria. P. mirabilis was found to have a high resistance-pattern ratio. Although the exact cause is unknown, continuous antibiotic use is thought to be a major factor. We concluded that antibiotic use must be prudent and selective to prevent antibiotic resistance.
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Antimicrobial Activity of the Iron-Chelator, DIBI, against Multidrug-Resistant Canine Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus pseudintermedius: A Preliminary Study of Four Clinical Strains. Pathogens 2022; 11:pathogens11060656. [PMID: 35745511 PMCID: PMC9227175 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11060656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is an important opportunistic pathogen causing various infections in dogs. Furthermore, it is an emerging zoonotic agent and both multidrug-resistant methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) as well as methicillin-susceptible (MSSP) strains represent an important therapeutic challenge to veterinary medicine and pose a potential threat to human health. We tested representative S. pseudintermedius clinical strains from dogs suffering from otitis externa for their susceptibilities to a panel of 17 antimicrobials compared to DIBI. DIBI, unlike antibiotics, is a novel water-soluble hydroxypyridinone-containing iron-chelating agent that deprives microbes of growth-essential iron and has been previously shown to inhibit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We also characterised the strains according to whether they harbour key antibiotic resistance genes. The strains each displayed multiple antimicrobial resistance patterns; all were negative for the mecA gene and possessed the tetK and tetM genes, but they varied as to their possession of the ermB gene. However, all the isolates had similar susceptibility to DIBI with low MICs (2 µg/mL or 0.2 µM). Because the four MSSPs were equally susceptible to DIBI, subject to confirmation with additional strains, this could provide a potential non-antibiotic, anti-infective alternative approach for the treatment of antimicrobial-resistant canine S. pseudintermedius otitis.
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Vecere G, Malka S, Holden N, Tang S, Krumbeck JA. Comparison of ear canal microbiome in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus) with and without otitis externa using next generation DNA sequencing. J Exot Pet Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2022.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Martins E, Maboni G, Battisti R, da Costa L, Selva HL, Levitzki ED, Gressler LT. High rates of multidrug resistance in bacteria associated with small animal otitis: A study of cumulative microbiological culture and antimicrobial susceptibility. Microb Pathog 2022; 165:105399. [PMID: 35182615 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The etiology of otitis in dogs and cats is multifactorial and complex, involving bacterial and fungal pathogens. As empiric antimicrobial prescription is a common practice when treating such cases, antimicrobial resistance may represent a complicating factor. The aim of this study was to describe microbiological features and susceptibility profiles of pathogens associated with 142 cases of external otitis, comprising 138 dogs and 4 cats.. The specimens were processed to identify bacterial and fungal etiologies following standard microbiological methods. Antimicrobial susceptibility was determined in vitro against 15 antibiotics and 3 antifungals. Further, Staphylococcus spp. isolates were screened for the detection of β-lactamase enzymes using cefinase paper discs. Pseudomonas spp. and isolates from Enterobacteriaceae family were screened for colistin (Polymyxin E) resistance and for the mcr-1-mediated colistin resistance gene by PCR. The presence of mixed cultures of Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas spp. and Staphylococcus spp., and co-infections with Malassezia spp., emphasizes the polymicrobial etiology of external otitis in small animals. Emerging rates of multidrug resistance observed in almost 50% of the isolates may alert for a near future of challenging veterinary cases unresponsive to first-line antimicrobials. In addition, these results highlight a potential public health concern of multidrug resistant bacteria, given the proximity of pets and their owners. This study addressed central aspects of external otitis, providing microbiologists and clinicians updated information on the etiology and treatment of challenging cases of multidrug resistant bacteria. It also provides priceless surveillance value in monitoring resistant bacteria in small animals.
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- Eduarda Martins
- Laboratory of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Instituto Federal Farroupilha, Frederico, Westphalen, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Canada
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Instituto Federal Farroupilha, Frederico, Westphalen, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Instituto Federal Farroupilha, Frederico, Westphalen, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Instituto Federal Farroupilha, Frederico, Westphalen, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Instituto Federal Farroupilha, Frederico, Westphalen, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Instituto Federal Farroupilha, Frederico, Westphalen, RS, Brazil.
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Albuquerque VDQ, Soares MJC, Matos MNC, Cavalcante RMB, Guerrero JAP, Soares Rodrigues TH, Gomes GA, de Medeiros Guedes RF, Castelo-Branco DDSCM, Goes da Silva IN, Carneiro VA. Anti-Staphylococcal Activity of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Essential Oil against Planktonic and Biofilm Cells Isolated from Canine Otological Infections. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 11:antibiotics11010004. [PMID: 35052881 PMCID: PMC8773145 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11010004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical profile of Cinnamomum zeylanicum essential oil (CZEO) and their antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity against Staphylococcus strains isolated from canine otitis. First, the CZEO chemical composition was determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (CG-MS). External otitis samples collected from dogs were submitted to staphylococcal isolation, followed by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry identification. The antimicrobial action was tested against the isolates using the disk-diffusion and microdilution methods. The antibiofilm activity was evaluated by CZEO-based concentrations, subMIC for biofilm formation and supraMIC against preformed biofilm, quantified by crystal violet (CV) staining and CFU counting. The chemical analysis revealed that (E)-cinnamaldehyde, eugenol and (E)-cinnamyl acetate were the main compounds in the CZEO, representing 77.42, 8.17 and 4.50%, respectively. Two strains of three different species, S. saprophyticus, S. schleiferi and S. pseudintermedius, were identified. The disk-diffusion test showed an inhibitory zone diameter, ranging from 34.0 to 49.5 mm, while the MIC and MBC values were around 500 and 1000 µg/mL. SubMIC demonstrated an inhibition on biofilm formation against 4 out the 6 strains tested. On mature biofilm, the CZEO-based supraMIC groups had slightly change on biomass, however, the biofilm cell viability decreased the CFU in 3 magnitude orders.
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- Vinicius de Queiroz Albuquerque
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, State University of Ceará—Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza 60714-903, Brazil; (V.d.Q.A.); (I.N.G.d.S.)
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- Center for Bioprospecting and Applied Molecular Experimentation (NUBEM), University Center INTA-UNINTA, Sobral 62050-100, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Biofilms and Antimicrobial Agents (LaBAM), Federal University of Ceará, Sobral 62048-280, Brazil; (M.N.C.M.); (R.M.B.C.); (J.A.P.G.)
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- Laboratory of Biofilms and Antimicrobial Agents (LaBAM), Federal University of Ceará, Sobral 62048-280, Brazil; (M.N.C.M.); (R.M.B.C.); (J.A.P.G.)
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- Laboratory of Biofilms and Antimicrobial Agents (LaBAM), Federal University of Ceará, Sobral 62048-280, Brazil; (M.N.C.M.); (R.M.B.C.); (J.A.P.G.)
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- Center of Exact Science and Technology, State University of Acaraú Valley, Sobral 62040-370, Brazil; (T.H.S.R.); (G.A.G.)
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- Group of Applied Medical Microbiology, Microbiology Department, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza 60430-160, Brazil; (R.F.d.M.G.); (D.d.S.C.M.C.-B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, State University of Ceará—Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza 60714-903, Brazil; (V.d.Q.A.); (I.N.G.d.S.)
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- Center for Bioprospecting and Applied Molecular Experimentation (NUBEM), University Center INTA-UNINTA, Sobral 62050-100, Brazil;
- Laboratory of Biofilms and Antimicrobial Agents (LaBAM), Federal University of Ceará, Sobral 62048-280, Brazil; (M.N.C.M.); (R.M.B.C.); (J.A.P.G.)
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Nocera FP, Ambrosio M, Fiorito F, Cortese L, De Martino L. On Gram-Positive- and Gram-Negative-Bacteria-Associated Canine and Feline Skin Infections: A 4-Year Retrospective Study of the University Veterinary Microbiology Diagnostic Laboratory of Naples, Italy. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11061603. [PMID: 34072316 PMCID: PMC8227065 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Pet animals’ bacterial skin infections represent the main reason for presentation in small animal practice and are generally secondary complications of other pathological conditions. Pyoderma and otitis externa are generally caused by Staphylococcus spp., and particularly Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is often isolated from dogs and cats suffering from skin disorders. However, also Gram-negative bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, can be responsible for both otitis externa and pyoderma. Since multi-drug-resistant bacterial strains have become a relevant threat in veterinary medicine, this study aimed to identify the bacteria most frequently associated with the most common clinical cases of skin infections in dogs and cats attending the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Naples in the period from January 2016 to December 2019. Moreover, their antibiotic resistance profiles were evaluated, highlighting an increasing spread of multi-drug-resistant strains. It is worth noting that this spread may also concern humans because of their close contact with pets. Thus, it not only is of veterinary significance but also has zoonotic importance, with pets acting as reservoirs for humans, especially pet owners and veterinarians. Abstract A 4-year retrospective study (2016–2019) of selected routine bacteriological examinations of the veterinary microbiology laboratory of the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Naples (Italy) was carried out. A total of 189 bacteriological samples were collected from 171 dogs and 18 cats suffering from skin infections. In dogs, the most common cutaneous infection was otitis externa, while pyoderma was found to be prevalent in cats. The number of recorded Gram-positive strains over the study period did not vary considerably from year to year and was always significantly higher (p-value = 0.0007) in comparison with Gram-negative bacterial isolations. In dogs, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was the most common identified Gram-positive bacterium (65%), while Pseudomonas aeruginosa (36%) was the one among the isolated Gram-negative bacteria. In cats, coagulase-negative staphylococci were the most predominant isolated bacteria (47%). The phenotypic profiles of antibiotic resistance showed that most of the strains were resistant to amoxicillin–clavulanate, penicillin, clindamycin, and trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole. Several multi-drug-resistant strains (35%) were detected in canine isolates. An updating of antibiotic resistance profiles of the main Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria principally associated with skin infections of pet animals is necessary to improve stewardship programs of veterinary hospitals and clinics.
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- Correspondence: (L.C.); (L.D.M.); Tel.: +39-081-253-6005 (L.C.); +39-081-253-6180 (L.D.M.)
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- Correspondence: (L.C.); (L.D.M.); Tel.: +39-081-253-6005 (L.C.); +39-081-253-6180 (L.D.M.)
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Hattab J, Mosca F, Francesco CED, Aste G, Marruchella G, Guardiani P, Tiscar PG. Occurrence, antimicrobial susceptibility, and pathogenic factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in canine clinical samples. Vet World 2021; 14:978-985. [PMID: 34083949 PMCID: PMC8167523 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.978-985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a relevant opportunistic and difficult to treat pathogen due to its widespread environmental diffusion, intrinsic resistance to many classes of antimicrobials, high ability to acquire additional resistance mechanisms, and wide range of pathogenic factors. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of P. aeruginosa in canine clinical samples, the antimicrobial susceptibility against antipseudomonal antibiotics, and the presence of extracellular pathogenic factors of the isolates, as well as their ability to produce biofilm. Materials and Methods: Overall, 300 clinical specimens from dogs with pyoderma or abscesses (n=58), otitis (n=59), and suspected bladder infection (n=183) were analyzed by standard bacteriological methods. P. aeruginosa isolates were tested for their antimicrobial susceptibility by disk and gradient diffusion methods to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations. The ability of the isolates to produce biofilm was investigated by a microtiter plate assay, while virulence genes coding for elastase (lasB), exotoxin A (toxA), alkaline protease (aprA), hemolytic phospholipase C (plcH), and exoenzyme S (ExoS) were detected by polymerase chain reaction method. Results: A total of 24 isolates of P. aeruginosa were found in clinical specimens (urine n=3, skin/soft tissue n=6, and ear canal n=15). No resistance was found to ceftazidime, gentamicin, aztreonam, and imipenem (IMI), while low levels of resistance were found to enrofloxacin (ENR) (4.2%) and piperacillin-tazobactam (8.3%). However, 41.7% and 29.2% of the isolates showed intermediate susceptibility to ENR and IMI, respectively. Disk and gradient diffusion methods showed high concordance. The majority of the isolates revealed a weak (33.3%) or intermediate (45.8%) ability to form biofilm, while the strong biofilm producers (20.8%) derived exclusively from the ear canal samples. All isolates (100%) were positive for lasB, aprA, and plcH genes, while exoS and toxA were amplified in 21 (87.5%) and 22 (91.7%) isolates, respectively. Conclusion: In the present study, P. aeruginosa isolates from canine clinical samples were characterized by low levels of antimicrobial resistance against antipseudomonal drugs. However, the high presence of isolates with intermediate susceptibility for some categories of antibiotics, including carbapenems which are not authorized for veterinary use, could represent an early warning signal. Moreover, the presence of isolates with strong ability to produce biofilm represents a challenge for the interpretation of the antimicrobial susceptibility profile. In addition, the high prevalence of the extracellular pathogenic factors was indicative of the potential virulence of the isolates.
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- Jasmine Hattab
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Loc. Piano d'Accio, 64100, Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Loc. Piano d'Accio, 64100, Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Loc. Piano d'Accio, 64100, Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Loc. Piano d'Accio, 64100, Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Loc. Piano d'Accio, 64100, Teramo, Italy
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Galarce N, Arriagada G, Sánchez F, Venegas V, Cornejo J, Lapierre L. Antimicrobial Use in Companion Animals: Assessing Veterinarians' Prescription Patterns through the First National Survey in Chile. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:348. [PMID: 33573203 PMCID: PMC7912091 DOI: 10.3390/ani11020348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Although the relationship between the use of antimicrobials and the development of resistant bacteria is well established, information about the use of antimicrobials in companion animals has been poorly described, which represents a risk to public health. The aim of this study was to describe the antimicrobial prescription patterns of Chilean companion animal veterinarians. A nationally distributed survey targeted at companion animal veterinarians was designed. The survey included questions about the veterinarian's demographics, bacterial diseases treated, prescribed antimicrobials, and the use of laboratory diagnostic tools. Three hundred twenty-three responses were collected, most of the respondents were female (59.4%). The most frequently reported bacterial diseases were pyoderma (17.2%), followed by otitis and abscesses (7.4%). The antimicrobials most used corresponded with critically or highly important drugs for veterinary and human use, including β-lactams (65.3%), quinolones (36.2%) and tetracyclines (23.2%). Only 15% of the veterinarians reported the use of laboratory diagnostic tests, although 67% declared they were aware of the official antimicrobial classification schemes. Our results describe for the first time the usage of antimicrobials by veterinarian practitioners in Chile to treat different diseases in companion animals. The data presented here provide a baseline that could help to promote the implementation of clinical guidelines and regulations in order to improve current treatments.
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- Nicolás Galarce
- Departamento de Medicina Preventiva Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820000, Chile; (N.G.); (F.S.); (J.C.)
- Núcleo Una Salud—FAVET, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820000, Chile
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agroalimentarias, Animales y Ambientales—ICA3, Universidad de O’Higgins, San Fernando 3070000, Chile;
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- Departamento de Medicina Preventiva Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820000, Chile; (N.G.); (F.S.); (J.C.)
- Núcleo Una Salud—FAVET, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820000, Chile
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- Escuela de Pregrado, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820000, Chile;
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- Departamento de Medicina Preventiva Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820000, Chile; (N.G.); (F.S.); (J.C.)
- Núcleo Una Salud—FAVET, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820000, Chile
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- Departamento de Medicina Preventiva Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820000, Chile; (N.G.); (F.S.); (J.C.)
- Núcleo Una Salud—FAVET, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8820000, Chile
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Borriello G, Paradiso R, Catozzi C, Brunetti R, Roccabianca P, Riccardi MG, Cecere B, Lecchi C, Fusco G, Ceciliani F, Galiero G. Cerumen microbial community shifts between healthy and otitis affected dogs. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0241447. [PMID: 33237912 PMCID: PMC7688138 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0241447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Otitis externa is a common multifactorial disease in dogs, characterized by broad and complex modifications of the ear microbiota. The goal of our study was to describe the ear cerumen microbiota of healthy dogs, within the same animal and between different animals, and to compare the cerumen microbiota of otitis affected dogs with that of healthy animals. The present study included 26 healthy dogs, 16 animals affected by bilateral otitis externa and 4 animals affected by monolateral otitis externa. For each animal cerumen samples from the right and left ear were separately collected with sterile swabs, and processed for DNA extraction and PCR amplification of the 16S rRNA gene. Amplicon libraries were sequenced using an Ion Torrent Personal Genome Machine (PGM), and taxonomical assignment and clustering were performed using QIIME 2 software. Our results indicate that the bacterial community of the cerumen in healthy dogs was characterized by extensive variability, with the most abundant phyla represented by Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes and Fusobacteria. The analysis of both alpha and beta diversity between pairs of left and right ear samples from the same dog within the group of affected animals displayed higher differences than between paired samples across healthy dogs. Moreover we observed reduced bacterial richness in the affected group as compared with controls and increased variability in population structure within otitis affected animals, often associated with the proliferation of a single bacterial taxon over the others. Moreover, Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas resulted to be the bacterial genera responsible for most distances between the two groups, in association with differences in the bacterial community structure. The cerumen microbiota in healthy dogs exhibits a complex bacterial population which undergoes significant modifications in otitis affected animals.
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- Giorgia Borriello
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Portici, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Portici, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Portici, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Portici, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Portici, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Portici, Italy
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Boehm TMSA, Parzefall B, Klinger CJ, Wielaender F, Udraite Vovk L, Scabell P, Mueller RS. Recurrent polyp formation with Candida tropicalis infection and otitis in a dog. TIERAERZTLICHE PRAXIS AUSGABE KLEINTIERE HEIMTIERE 2020; 48:365-368. [PMID: 33086415 DOI: 10.1055/a-1241-3410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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To describe a case of a recurrent Candida tropicalis otitis externa, media and interna in a dog with an ear polyp. A 9-year-old Irish Setter was presented with 2 episodes of otitis sinistra, left-sided vestibular syndrome and Horner syndrome 7 months apart. At the first episode a benign ear polyp was extracted and Candida tropicalis cultured from the left middle ear. The neurological signs disappeared within 7 days, the Candida infection was more difficult to treat. Seven months later, a polyp was found in the ear again and cytology was consistent with Candida tropicalis. A unilateral left total ear canal ablation with lateral bulla osteotomy was performed and a middle ear culture confirmed Candida tropicalis. Treatment led to resolution of clinical signs. Candida tropicalis, an emerging pathogen, should be considered in cases of recurrent yeast otitis and may be difficult to treat.
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- Teresa M S A Boehm
- Small Animal Medicine Clinic, Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University
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- Small Animal Medicine Clinic, Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University
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- Small Animal Medicine Clinic, Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University
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- Small Animal Medicine Clinic, Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University
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Kasai T, Fukui Y, Aoki K, Ishii Y, Tateda K. Changes in the ear canal microbiota of dogs with otitis externa. J Appl Microbiol 2020; 130:1084-1091. [PMID: 32979301 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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AIMS Otitis externa (OE), one of the most common ear diseases in dogs, is caused by bacterial pathogens such as Staphylococcus sp. To understand the network of microbial communities in the canine ear canal affected with OE, we performed a cross-sectional study using next-generation sequencing. METHODS AND RESULTS Ear swab samples were collected from 23 OE-affected and 10 healthy control dogs, and the 16S rRNA gene sequenced using Illumina MiSeq. The otic microbiota in the OE-affected dogs showed significantly decreased alpha diversity compared to controls. The community composition also differed in the affected group, with significantly higher relative abundance of the phylum Firmicutes and the genus Staphylococcus (P = 0·01 and 0·04 respectively). Contrary to our expectations, the severity of the disease did not impact the otic microbiota in OE-affected dogs. CONCLUSIONS The ear canal microbiota of OE-affected dogs is distinct from that of healthy dogs, irrespective of disease status. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This study, one of the few detailed analyses of the otic microbiota, can provide practical information for the appropriate treatment of canine OE.
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- T Kasai
- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Kitagawa Veterinary Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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In vitro antimicrobial photodynamic therapy using tetra-cationic porphyrins against multidrug-resistant bacteria isolated from canine otitis. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2020; 32:101982. [PMID: 32890692 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2020.101982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria have been frequently isolated from canine otitis. Photodynamic therapy using porphyrins as photosensitizing molecules is an alternative therapy against microorganisms in localized infections. Therefore, we evaluated the antibacterial activity of two tetra-cationic porphyrins (H2TMeP and ZnTMeP) against gram-positive and -negative bacteria isolated from canine otitis, as well as its putative action mechanism. For this, two gram-positive and two gram-negative bacteria frequently detected in cases of canine otitis (coagulase-positive and -negative staphylococci [CPS and CNS], Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Proteus mirabilis) were used in antibacterial activity assays. Each porphyrin at a non-cytotoxic dose was incubated with a fixed concentration of each bacterium and exposed to white-light irradiation for 0, 30, 60, and 90 min. Clinical isolates of CPS and CNS were photo-inactivated after 30 min of white-light exposure by both porphyrins (p < 0.05). Gram-negative bacteria were also photo-inactivated after 30 min (p < 0.05), reaching complete inactivation after 60 and 90 min of white-light irradiation by H2TMeP and ZnTMeP, respectively. Antibacterial assays using standard bacterial strains (ATCCs) demonstrated similar results to those obtained with clinical isolates, except for P. aeruginosa, which was completely inactivated by ZnTMeP at 60 min, and the absence of a significant reduction in P. mirabilis concentration when irradiated for 30 min. Similar assays were conducted using reactive oxygen species scavengers showing that the putative mechanism for bacterial inactivation is through the production of singlet oxygen species. These results indicated that H2TMeP and ZnTMeP tetra-cationic porphyrins were effective against bacteria isolated from canine otitis.
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De Filippis A, Nocera FP, Tafuri S, Ciani F, Staropoli A, Comite E, Bottiglieri A, Gioia L, Lorito M, Woo SL, Vinale F, De Martino L. Antimicrobial activity of harzianic acid against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius. Nat Prod Res 2020; 35:5440-5445. [PMID: 32538678 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1779714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The emerging concern about the increase of antibiotic resistance has encouraged research efforts to develop effective alternatives to counteract bacterial infections. Herein, we studied a new perspective to therapeutic treatment against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, an opportunistic pathogen documented as the major cause of skin, ear, and post-operative bacterial infections in dogs and cats. Antimicrobial activity of secondary metabolites produced by selected microbial strains belonging to Trichoderma, Talaromyces, Clonostachys and Coniothyrium fungal genera has been tested against S. pseudintermedius. Several extracts, particularly those obtained from Trichoderma harzianum E45 and ET45, showed a significant antimicrobial activity towards S. pseudintermedius methicillin-resistant (MRSP) and methicillin-susceptible (MSSP) strains. Bioassay-guided fractionation of E45 and ET45 extracts allowed to isolate harzianic acid as the major compound responsible for biological activities (e.g. antimicrobial, antibiofilm formation and biofilm disaggregation).
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- Anna De Filippis
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.,Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.,Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, National Research Council, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.,Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, National Research Council, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.,Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, National Research Council, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.,Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, National Research Council, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Lecchi C, Zamarian V, Borriello G, Galiero G, Grilli G, Caniatti M, D'Urso ES, Roccabianca P, Perego R, Minero M, Legnani S, Calogero R, Arigoni M, Ceciliani F. Identification of Altered miRNAs in Cerumen of Dogs Affected by Otitis Externa. Front Immunol 2020; 11:914. [PMID: 32547539 PMCID: PMC7273745 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.00914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Otitis externa is one of the most common diseases in dogs. It is associated with bacteria and yeast, which are regarded as secondary causes. Cerumen is a biological substance playing an important role in the protection of ear skin. The involvement of cerumen in immune defense is poorly understood. MicroRNAs can modulate the host immune response and can provide promising biomarkers for several inflammatory and infectious disorder diagnosis. The aims of this study were to profile the cerumen miRNA signature associated with otitis externa in dogs, integrate miRNAs to their target genes related to immune functions, and investigate their potential use as biomarkers. Cerumen was collected from healthy and otitis affected dogs and the expression of miRNAs was profiled by Next Generation Sequencing; the validation of the altered miRNAs was performed using RT-qPCR. The potential ability of miRNAs to modulate immune-related genes was investigated using bioinformatics tools. The results pointed out that 32 miRNAs, of which 14 were up- and 18 down-regulated, were differentially expressed in healthy vs. otitis-affected dogs. These results were verified by RT-qPCR. To assess the diagnostic value of miRNAs, ROC analysis was carried out, highlighting that 4 miRNAs are potential biomarkers to discriminate otitis-affected dogs. Bioinformatics showed that cerumen miRNAs may be involved in the modulation of host immune response. In conclusion, we have demonstrated for the first time that miRNAs can be efficiently extracted and quantified from cerumen, that their profile changes between healthy and otitis affected dogs, and that they may serve as potential biomarkers. Further studies are necessary to confirm their diagnostic value and to investigate their interaction with immune-related genes.
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- Cristina Lecchi
- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Animale, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Portici, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Animale, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Portici, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Molecular Biotechnology Center, Università di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Molecular Biotechnology Center, Università di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Nocera FP, Addante L, Capozzi L, Bianco A, Fiorito F, De Martino L, Parisi A. Detection of a novel clone of Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from a dog with otitis externa. Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis 2020; 70:101471. [PMID: 32208190 DOI: 10.1016/j.cimid.2020.101471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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In this study, the isolation of Acinetobacter baumannii in a dog with clinical bilateral otitis externa is described. Moreover, to investigate the zoonotic potential of the isolate, microbiological examinations on the family members were performed. An A. baumanniistrain was isolated from nasal swab in one of the dog owners. The identity of bacterial strains, either from dog and owner, was confirmed by phenotypic and molecular typing (wgMLST). Furthermore, to assess the pathogenic potential of the isolates a deep characterization of virulence and antibiotic resistance genes was done by Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS). Finally, the susceptibility towards a wide panel of antimicrobials was investigated. In our knowledge, this is the first recorded case of A. baumanniiisolation from canine auricular swabs in Italy. And interestingly, this study underlines the possible spread of this microorganism from human to animal.
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- Francesca Paola Nocera
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", Via F. Delpino 1, 80137 Naples, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale di Puglia e Basilicata, Sezione di Putignano, Contrada San Pietro Piturno, 70017, Putignano, BA, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale di Puglia e Basilicata, Sezione di Putignano, Contrada San Pietro Piturno, 70017, Putignano, BA, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale di Puglia e Basilicata, Sezione di Putignano, Contrada San Pietro Piturno, 70017, Putignano, BA, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", Via F. Delpino 1, 80137 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", Via F. Delpino 1, 80137 Naples, Italy.
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale di Puglia e Basilicata, Sezione di Putignano, Contrada San Pietro Piturno, 70017, Putignano, BA, Italy
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Sim JXF, Khazandi M, Pi H, Venter H, Trott DJ, Deo P. Antimicrobial effects of cinnamon essential oil and cinnamaldehyde combined with EDTA against canine otitis externa pathogens. J Appl Microbiol 2019; 127:99-108. [PMID: 31050849 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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AIMS The antimicrobial activity of cinnamon essential oil and cinnamaldehyde against bacterial and fungal pathogens associated with canine otitis externa, as well as the effect of their combination with EDTA were investigated. METHODS AND RESULTS Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the broth microdilution method while spot-plating technique was used to determine their bactericidal activity. Time-kill kinetics and checkerboard assays were performed to confirm the bactericidal activity and combination effects of the compounds. Cinnamon oil and cinnamaldehyde exhibited antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens, as well as Malassezia pachydermatis. Synergistic interaction was shown when EDTA (672 μg ml-1 ) was combined with cinnamon oil (41 μg ml-1 ) and cinnamaldehyde (22 μg ml-1 ) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Cinnamaldehyde exhibited significantly stronger antimicrobial activity than cinnamon bark oil. CONCLUSIONS Cinnamon essential oil and cinnamaldehyde, either used alone or in combination with EDTA, were effective against the causative micro-organisms of canine otitis externa. The data suggest that cinnamaldehyde could be a promising antimicrobial agent against canine otitis externa. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This study shows that cinnamon essential oil and cinnamaldehyde, especially the latter, could be used in combination with EDTA as novel treatment for sensitive and resistant bacterial and fungal pathogens involved in canine otitis externa.
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- J X F Sim
- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Australian Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Ecology, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Ecology, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Ecology, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Santos JPD, Ferreira Júnior Á, Locce CC, Brasão SC, Bittar ER, Bittar JFF. EFFECTIVENESS OF TOBRAMYCIN AND CIPROFLOXACIN AGAINST BACTERIAL ISOLATES IN CANINE OTITIS EXTERNA IN UBERABA, MINAS GERAIS. CIÊNCIA ANIMAL BRASILEIRA 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/1089-6891v20e-52164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Abstract Canine otitis externa is a common and recurrent disease in domestic dogs. Although not being life threatening, it can result in the overuse of antibiotics, increased bacterial resistance and reduction of options for treatment. This study aimed to determine: the principal characteristics (age, race, and gender) of dogs affected by otitis externa; the most frequently bacteria identified as being associated with it and their antimicrobial resistance profiles. A total of 221 bacterial isolates were identified by morphological staining and biochemical processes and tested against eleven antibiotics. Among the 148 dogs diagnosed with otitis externa, 51.4% (76/148) were males and 48.6% (72/148) females. The cases were detected mainly in dogs with age above 7 years (54.7%; 81/148. Among the races examined, poodles were the most numerous (14.84%; 22/148). The most common bacteria found were: coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (StCN), 33.9% (75/221); coagulase-positive Staphylococcus (StCP), 19% (42/221); Proteus spp., 17.2% (38/221) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 9.5% (21/221). Simultaneous resistance to more than three classes of antimicrobials were most frequently detected in P. aeruginosa (61.9%; 13/21) and Proteus spp (39.47%; 15/38). According to data obtained from this study, two veterinary medications found to be most effective for topical treatment were tobramycin and ciprofloxacin.
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Petrov V, Zhelev G, Marutsov P, Koev K, Georgieva S, Toneva I, Urumova V. Microbiological and antibacterial resistance profile in canine otitis externa – a comparative analysis. BULGARIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 2019. [DOI: 10.15547/bjvm.2151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to compare the prevalence of microbial agents involved in canine otitis externa and their sensitivity to antibacterial drugs in two periods: 2007–2011 and 2013–2017. For 2013–2017, coagulase-positive staphylococci were the dominating bacterial species (186 isolates), followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (82 strains). The rate of isolated yeasts (mainly Malassezia pachydermatis) was substantially high (152 isolates). Compared to the earlier period (2007–2011) a tendency to more frequent occurrence of co-infections was noted – 61.7% and more than 80% of co-infections involved yeasts. Antibacterial resistance patterns showed a clear trend to increased resistance of coagulase-positive staphylococci and β-haemolytic streptococci to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (42% and 50% respectively) and gentamicin (29%, 40%). Increased resistance of P. aeruginosa was established to gentamicin (16%) and amikacin (18%). The prevalence of pseudomonads resistant to enrofloxacin was lower (27%).
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ŞAHAN YAPICIER Ö, ŞABABOĞLU EZGİ, KAYA MEHMET, ÖZTÜRK DİLEK, PEHLİVANOĞLU FARUK, TÜRÜTOĞLU HÜLYA. OTİTİS EKSTERNALI KÖPEKLERDEN İZOLE EDİLEN FUNGAL ETKENLER. MEHMET AKIF ERSOY ÜNIVERSITESI VETERINER FAKÜLTESI DERGISI 2018. [DOI: 10.24880/maeuvfd.463762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Parquet MDC, Savage KA, Allan DS, Davidson RJ, Holbein BE. Novel Iron-Chelator DIBI Inhibits Staphylococcus aureus Growth, Suppresses Experimental MRSA Infection in Mice and Enhances the Activities of Diverse Antibiotics in vitro. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:1811. [PMID: 30154764 PMCID: PMC6103240 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.01811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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DIBI, a purpose-designed hydroxypyridinone-containing iron-chelating antimicrobial polymer was studied for its anti-staphylococcal activities in vitro in comparison to deferiprone, the chemically related, small molecule hydroxypyridinone chelator. The sensitivities of 18 clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus from human, canine and bovine infections were determined. DIBI was strongly inhibitory to all isolates, displaying approximately 100-fold more inhibitory activity than deferiprone when compared on their molar iron-binding capacities. Sensitivity to DIBI was similar for both antibiotic-resistant and -sensitive isolates, including hospital- and community-acquired (United States 300) MRSA. DIBI inhibition was primarily bacteriostatic in nature at low concentration and was reversible by addition of Fe. DIBI also exhibited in vivo anti-infective activity in two distinct MRSA ATCC43300 infection and colonization models in mice. In a superficial skin wound infection model, topical application of DIBI provided a dose-dependent suppression of infection along with reduced wound inflammation. Intranasal DIBI reduced staphylococcal burden by >2 log in a MRSA nares carriage model. DIBI was also examined for its influence on antibiotic activities with a reference isolate ATCC6538, typically utilized to assess new antimicrobials. Sub-bacteriostatic concentrations of DIBI resulted in Fe-restricted growth and this physiological condition displayed increased sensitivity to GEN, CIP, and VAN. DIBI did not impair antibiotic activity but rather it enhanced overall killing. Importantly, recovery growth of survivors that typically followed an initial sub-MIC antibiotic killing phase was substantially suppressed by DIBI for each of the antibiotics examined. DIBI has promise for restricting staphylococcal infection on its own, regardless of the isolate’s animal source or antibiotic resistance profile. DIBI also has potential for use in combination with various classes of currently available antibiotics to improve their responses.
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Chelation Partners Inc., Halifax, NS, Canada.,Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Chan WY, Hickey EE, Khazandi M, Page SW, Trott DJ, Hill PB. In vitro
antimicrobial activity of narasin against common clinical isolates associated with canine otitis externa. Vet Dermatol 2018; 29:149-e57. [DOI: 10.1111/vde.12516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Wei Yee Chan
- Australian Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Ecology School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences The University of Adelaide Roseworthy SA 5371 Australia
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- Australian Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Ecology School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences The University of Adelaide Roseworthy SA 5371 Australia
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- Australian Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Ecology School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences The University of Adelaide Roseworthy SA 5371 Australia
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- Luoda Pharma Pty. Ltd. 1/304‐318 Kingsway Caringbah NSW 2229 Australia
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- Australian Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Ecology School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences The University of Adelaide Roseworthy SA 5371 Australia
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- Australian Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Ecology School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences The University of Adelaide Roseworthy SA 5371 Australia
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