Abstract
We report 2 canine cases of carbapenemase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa within a United States veterinary hospital associated with a human outbreak linked to over-the-counter artificial tears. We investigated veterinary hospital transmission. Veterinary antimicrobial resistance surveillance and infection prevention and control enhancements are needed to reduce transmission of carbapenemase-producing organisms.
Keywords:
New Jersey; One Health; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; United States; antimicrobial resistance; bacteria; carbapenems; disease outbreaks; dogs; microbial; pets; veterinary medicine.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics
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Cross Infection / epidemiology
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Cross Infection / microbiology
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Disease Outbreaks*
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Dog Diseases / epidemiology
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Dog Diseases / microbiology
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Dogs
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Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Pseudomonas Infections* / epidemiology
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Pseudomonas Infections* / microbiology
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Pseudomonas Infections* / veterinary
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa* / drug effects
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa* / genetics
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa* / isolation & purification
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beta-Lactamases / genetics
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beta-Lactamases / metabolism
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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beta-Lactamases
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Bacterial Proteins