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Journal of clinical microbiology2000; 38(11); 4280-4281; doi: 10.1128/JCM.38.11.4280-4281.2000

Acinetobacter baumannii-infected vascular catheters collected from horses in an equine clinic.

Abstract: Acinetobacter baumannii was isolated from tips clipped from seven intravenous jugular catheters collected from horses in the Ghent University equine clinic. They originated from seven different horses. Three of the seven showed evidence of local infection.
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Publication Date: 2000-11-04 PubMed ID: 11060112PubMed Central: PMC87585DOI: 10.1128/JCM.38.11.4280-4281.2000Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article focuses on the isolation of the bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii from intravenous catheters used in horses, with some of these cases showing evidence of local infection.

Research Overview

  • The research was conducted at the Ghent University equine clinic where intravenous jugular catheters from seven different horses were examined.
  • The objective of the study was to determine the presence of the bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii, a known opportunistic pathogen in humans, in these catheters.

Methodology and Findings

  • The researchers inspected the tips of catheters that had been used in seven horses.
  • They found that Acinetobacter baumannii was present in all the catheters examined, showing that this type of bacteria could colonize equine intravenous catheters.
  • Moreover, three of the seven horses from which the catheters were collected showed evidence of local infection. This signifies that the bacteria might have caused infection in these horses, although further investigation would be required to confirm this hypothesis.

Significance of the Findings

  • These findings indicate the potential for Acinetobacter baumannii to pose a health risk to horses, especially if they require intravenous treatment.
  • The researchers suggest that proper handling and disinfection of intravenous catheters are essential in preventing the spread of this type of bacteria and subsequent infections.
  • The research helps broaden our understanding of how equine medical equipment could harbor harmful bacteria, which can inform improved practices for animal healthcare.

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Vaneechoutte M, Devriese LA, Dijkshoorn L, Lamote B, Deprez P, Verschraegen G, Haesebrouck F. (2000). Acinetobacter baumannii-infected vascular catheters collected from horses in an equine clinic. J Clin Microbiol, 38(11), 4280-4281. https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.38.11.4280-4281.2000

Publication

Journal of clinical microbiology
ISSN: 0095-1137
NlmUniqueID: 7505564
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 38
Issue: 11
Pages: 4280-4281

Researcher Affiliations

Vaneechoutte, M
  • Department of Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium. Mario.Vaneechoutte@rug.ac.be
Devriese, L A
    Dijkshoorn, L
      Lamote, B
        Deprez, P
          Verschraegen, G
            Haesebrouck, F

              MeSH Terms

              • Acinetobacter / isolation & purification
              • Acinetobacter Infections / microbiology
              • Acinetobacter Infections / veterinary
              • Animals
              • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects
              • Catheterization, Central Venous / veterinary
              • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects
              • Catheters, Indwelling / microbiology
              • Catheters, Indwelling / veterinary
              • Horse Diseases / microbiology
              • Horses
              • Hospitals, Animal
              • Jugular Veins

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