Prevalence of feline urinary tract pathogens and antimicrobial resistance over five years

Teichmann-Knorrn, Svenja; Reese, Sven; Wolf, Georg; Hartmann, Katrin; Dorsch, Roswitha

doi:10.1136/vr.104440

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“…The most commonly identified staphylococcal species among isolates from both the stray cats and hospitaladmitted cats was S. felis; this is in accordance with a previous German study, which showed that half of the Staphylococcus spp. isolates obtained were S. felis, but inconsistent with the results of studies in USA and South Africa, which have shown that S. intermedius/ pseudintermedius and S. epidermidis were the representative staphylococci present in cats [19][20][21]. S. felis has been regarded as a normal commensal organism present on the skin, the conjunctival sac and eyelid margins, and in the saliva of normal healthy cats, as well as an etiological agent that causes skin infections such as pyoderma and otitis [22,23].…”

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Distribution and antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial species in stray cats, hospital-admitted cats, and veterinary staff in South Korea

Jung¹,

Shin²,

Park³

et al. 2020

BMC Vet Res

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Background: Antimicrobial resistance is becoming increasingly important in both human and veterinary medicine. According to the One Health concept, an important step is to monitor the resistance patterns of pathogenic bacteria. In this study, the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and trends of bacteria isolated from stray cats, hospital-admitted cats, and veterinary staff in South Korea between 2017 and 2018 were investigated. Results: The minimum inhibitory concentrations of different antibiotics for Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacteriaceae, and Enterococcus spp. were determined to establish representatives of different antibiotic classes relevant for treatment or surveillance. For Coagulase-positive and Coagulase-negative Staphylococci, resistance to fluoroquinolones was below 13%, but resistance to ampicillin and penicillin was high (20-88%). A total of 9.5, 12.1, and 40.3% of staphylococcal isolates from stray cats, hospital-admitted cats, and veterinary staff, respectively, were confirmed to be mecA positive. For Enterobacteriaceae, resistance to carbapenems, fluoroquinolones, and 3rd generation cephalosporins was low (0-11.1%). The Enterococcus spp. isolates showed no resistance to vancomycin. The antimicrobial resistance rates of the Staphylococcus spp. and Enterobacteriaceae isolates from stray cats were usually lower than those of isolates from hospital-admitted cats and veterinary staff, but the Enterococcus spp. isolates revealed the opposite. Thus, the antimicrobial resistance varied across bacterial species according to the source from which they were isolated. Conclusions: Resistance to critically important compounds were low. However, the presence of antimicrobial resistance in cat isolates is of both public health and animal health concern.

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“…isolates, the most prevalent species was E. faecalis, followed by E. faecium; this is in accordance with a German study, which showed that E. faecalis represented the vast majority of the Enterococcus spp. isolates (26 of 29 isolates) [21]. No Enterococcus spp.…”

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Distribution and antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial species in stray cats, hospital-admitted cats, and veterinary staff in South Korea

Jung¹,

Shin²,

Park³

et al. 2020

BMC Vet Res

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“…The most commonly identified staphylococcal species among isolates from both the stray cats and hospital-visiting cats was S. felis; this is in accordance with a previous German study, which showed that half of the Staphylococcus spp. isolates obtained were S. felis, but inconsistent with the results of studies in USA and South Africa, which have shown that S. (pseud)intermedius and S. epidermidis were the representative staphylococci present in cats [27][28][29]. S. felis has been regarded as a normal commensal organism present on the skin, the conjunctival sac and eyelid margins, and in the saliva of normal healthy cats, as well as an etiological agent that causes skin infections such as pyoderma and otitis [30,31].…”

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Distribution and antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial species in stray cats, hospital-visiting cats, and veterinary staff in South Korea

Jung

Shin

Park

et al. 2019

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Background Antimicrobial resistance is becoming increasingly important in both human and veterinary medicine. According to the One Health concept, an important step is to monitor the resistance patterns of pathogenic bacteria. In this study, the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and trends of bacteria isolated from stray cats, hospital-visiting cats, and veterinary staff in South Korea between 2017 and 2018 were investigated. Results The minimum inhibitory concentrations of different antibiotics for Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacteriaceae , and Enterococcus spp. were determined to establish representatives of different antibiotic classes relevant for treatment or surveillance. For Coagulase-positive and Coagulase-negative Staphylococci, resistance to fluoroquinolones was below 13%, but resistance to ampicillin and penicillin was high (20–88%). A total of 9.5%, 12.1%, and 40.3% of staphylococcal isolates from stray cats, hospital-visiting cats, and veterinary staff, respectively, were confirmed to be mecA positive. For Enterobacteriaceae , resistance to carbapenems, fluoroquinolones, and 3rd generation cephalosporins was low (0–11.1%). The Enterococcus spp. isolates showed no resistance to vancomycin. The antimicrobial resistance rates of the Staphylococcus spp. and Enterobacteriaceae isolates from stray cats were usually lower than those of isolates from hospital-visiting cats and veterinary staff, but the Enterococcus spp. isolates revealed the opposite. Thus, the antimicrobial resistance varied across bacterial species according to the source from which they were isolated. Conclusions Resistance to critically important compounds were low. These results emphasize the fact that more attention should be paid to the use of antimicrobials and the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in cats.

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“…Retrospective studies of hyperthyroid cats have reported a prevalence of UTI ranging from 12 to 22%, 5,6 and consisting mostly of subclinical bacteriuria. Consequently, clinicians consider hyperthyroidism a risk factor for development of UTI, 3,7 and many recommend urine culture as a part of the routine evaluation of hyperthyroid cats 8,9 …”

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Hyperthyroidism is not a risk factor for subclinical bacteriuria in cats: A prospective cohort study

Peterson

Soboroff³

et al. 2020

Veterinary Internal Medicne

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Background: Subclinical bacteriuria is defined as a positive bacterial urine culture in the absence of clinical evidence of urinary tract infection (UTI). Studies have reported that hyperthyroid cats have UTIs (mostly subclinical) with prevalence rates of 12%-22%. Consequently, clinicians consider hyperthyroidism a risk factor for development of subclinical bacteriuria, and many recommend urine culture when evaluating hyperthyroid cats.Objectives: To compare the prevalence of subclinical bacteriuria (based on positive urine culture) in untreated hyperthyroid cats to that in euthyroid cats of similar age and sex.Animals: Three hundred and ninety-three hyperthyroid cats presented for radioiodine treatment and 131 euthyroid cats (≥7 years of age) presented for routine examination. Cats with signs of lower urinary tract disease were excluded.Methods: Prospective cohort study. Both hyperthyroid and euthyroid cats had urine collected by cystocentesis for complete urinalysis and culture. Data pertaining to age, sex, body condition, and serum thyroxine and creatinine concentrations also were acquired. Logistic regression was performed to evaluate for potential risk factors for subclinical bacteriuria.Results: Hyperthyroid cats showed a low prevalence of subclinical bacteriuria (4.3%), which did not differ from that found in euthyroid cats (4.6%). Of the signalment factors evaluated, only female sex was a significant risk factor (odds ratio [OR], 6.9; P = .002). Furthermore, positive urine cultures were more likely in specimens with dilute urine concentration (<1.035), pyuria, or microscopic bacteriuria.Conclusions and Clinical Importance: Hyperthyroid cats are not at risk for subclinical bacteriuria. In the absence of lower urinary tract signs, no clinical benefit exists in routinely performing urine cultures when evaluating hyperthyroid cats. K E Y W O R D S feline, hematuria, pyuria, subclinical bacteriuria, urinary tract infection, urine culture Abbreviations: cTSH, canine TSH; IQR, interquartile range; SDMA, serum symmetric dimethylarginine; T 4 , thyroxine; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone; UTI, urinary tract infection.

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Prevalence of feline urinary tract pathogens and antimicrobial resistance over five years

Cited by 32 publications

References 44 publications

Distribution and antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial species in stray cats, hospital-admitted cats, and veterinary staff in South Korea

Distribution and antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial species in stray cats, hospital-admitted cats, and veterinary staff in South Korea

Distribution and antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial species in stray cats, hospital-visiting cats, and veterinary staff in South Korea

Hyperthyroidism is not a risk factor for subclinical bacteriuria in cats: A prospective cohort study

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