Dog bite transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria to a human.
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.
Johnson
Jennifer K
JK
Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
Perencevich
Eli N
EN
Lincalis
Durry P
DP
Venezia
Richard A
RA
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001733:Bites and Stings; D004285:Dogs; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D018432:Drug Resistance, Multiple; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000187:drug effects*; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000635:transmission*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents