Dog bite transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria to a human

Jennifer K Johnson; Eli N Perencevich; Durry P Lincalis; Richard A Venezia

doi:10.1086/505101

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Dog bite transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria to a human

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Dog bite transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria to a human

Jennifer K Johnson, Eli N Perencevich, Durry P Lincalis and Richard A Venezia

Infection control and hospital epidemiology, Vol.27(7), pp.762-763

07/2006

DOI: 10.1086/505101

PMID: 16807855

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Abstract

The prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria in the community is increasing, and companion animals serve as a potential reservoir for such bacteria. This report describes a case of a companion dog that was treated with multiple courses of antibiotics for a chronic illness and transmitted multidrug-resistant bacteria to a human through a bite.

Escherichia coli Infections - drug therapy

Drug Resistance, Multiple

Escherichia coli - drug effects

Humans

Escherichia coli Infections - microbiology

Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use

Drug Resistance, Microbial

Animals

Escherichia coli Infections - transmission

Dogs

Adult

Female

Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology

Bites and Stings

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Title: Subtitle: Dog bite transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria to a human
Creators: Jennifer K Johnson - Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
Eli N Perencevich
Durry P Lincalis
Richard A Venezia
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Infection control and hospital epidemiology, Vol.27(7), pp.762-763
Publisher: United States
DOI: 10.1086/505101
PMID: 16807855
ISSN: 0899-823X
eISSN: 1559-6834
Language: English
Date published: 07/2006
Academic Unit: Epidemiology; Internal Medicine
Record Identifier: 9983779289002771

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