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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2008; 49(2); 153-160;

Bacterial isolates from equine infections in western Canada (1998-2003).

Abstract: All bacterial samples of equine origin submitted to the diagnostic laboratory at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine from January 1998 to December 2003 from either "in-clinic" or Field Service cases were accessed (1323 submissions). The most common bacterial isolates from specific presenting signs were identified, along with their in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility patterns. The most common site from which significant bacterial isolates were recovered was the respiratory tract, followed by wounds. Streptococcus zooepidemicus was the most common isolate from most infections, followed by Escherichia coli. Antimicrobial resistance was not common in the isolates and acquired antimicrobial resistance to multiple drugs was rare. The results are compared with previous published studies from other institutions and used to suggest appropriate antimicrobial treatments for equine infections in western Canada. Isolats de bactéries provenant d’infections équines dans l’Ouest du Canada (1998–2003). Tous les échantillons bactériens d’origine équine en provenance de l’hôpital ou de la clinique ambulatoire, soumis au laboratoire de diagnostic au Western College of Veterinary Medicine de janvier 1998 à décembre 2003, ont été évalués (1323 dossiers). Les isolats bactériens les plus fréquents ont été identifiés à partir des signes cliniques distinctifs et simultanément, leurs motifs de susceptibilité in-vitro aux antimicrobiens ont été déterminés. Le tractus respiratoire constituait le site le plus fréquent de recouvrement d’isolats bactériens significatifs alors que les plaies en constituaient le 2e. Streptococcus zooepidemicus constituait l’espèce bactérienne la plus commune isolée de la plupart des infections suivi d’Escherichia coli. La résistance aux antimicrobiens n’était pas fréquente dans les isolats et la multirésistance acquise demeurait un fait rare. Les résultats sont comparés à ceux d’études déjà publiées provenant d’autres institutions et servent à proposer des traitements antimicrobiens efficaces aux infections équines dans l’ouest du Canada. (Traduit par Docteur André Blouin)
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Publication Date: 2008-03-04 PubMed ID: 18309745PubMed Central: PMC2216435
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This research focuses on analyzing bacterial samples from equine infections in Western Canada between 1998 and 2003, which were submitted to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. The study aims to identify the most common isolates from specific presenting signs, track their in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and propose suitable antibiotic treatments for equine infections in the region.

Research Methodology

  • The data was taken from bacterial samples originating from horses. These were submitted to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s diagnostic laboratory between the years 1998 and 2003.
  • The samples came from two sources. They were either “in-clinic” or Field Service cases. The number of submissions was significant, amounting to 1323 submissions in total.

Findings and Key Highlights

  • The primary site from which significant bacterial isolates were recovered was the respiratory tract. This observation was followed by the recovery of significant bacterial isolates from wounds.
  • Analysis of various infections found that Streptococcus zooepidemicus was the most common isolate. This bacterium was followed by Escherichia coli, another common bacterium found in the samples.
  • The study also investigated the antimicrobial susceptibility of these bacterial isolates. It found that antimicrobial resistance was not a common trait in these samples. It was also observed that acquired antimicrobial resistance to multiple drugs was a rare occurrence.

Comparative Analysis and Recommendations

  • The findings were compared with previously published studies from other institutions. This comparative analysis helped shed light on the commonality and deviations of the current study from the existing ones.
  • Based on the research findings and the comparative analysis, appropriate antimicrobial treatments for equine infections in Western Canada were suggested. These proposed treatments could prove beneficial in effectively managing and treating equine infections in the region.

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APA
Clark C, Greenwood S, Boison JO, Chirino-Trejo M, Dowling PM. (2008). Bacterial isolates from equine infections in western Canada (1998-2003). Can Vet J, 49(2), 153-160.

Publication

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
ISSN: 0008-5286
NlmUniqueID: 0004653
Country: Canada
Language: English
Volume: 49
Issue: 2
Pages: 153-160

Researcher Affiliations

Clark, Chris
  • Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4. chris.clark@usask.ca
Greenwood, Sarah
    Boison, Joe O
      Chirino-Trejo, Manuel
        Dowling, Patricia M

          MeSH Terms

          • Animals
          • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
          • Canada / epidemiology
          • Colony Count, Microbial / veterinary
          • Drug Resistance, Bacterial
          • Escherichia coli / drug effects
          • Escherichia coli Infections / drug therapy
          • Escherichia coli Infections / epidemiology
          • Escherichia coli Infections / microbiology
          • Escherichia coli Infections / veterinary
          • Female
          • Horse Diseases / drug therapy
          • Horse Diseases / epidemiology
          • Horse Diseases / microbiology
          • Horses
          • Male
          • Microbial Sensitivity Tests / veterinary
          • Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy
          • Respiratory Tract Infections / epidemiology
          • Respiratory Tract Infections / microbiology
          • Respiratory Tract Infections / veterinary
          • Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
          • Streptococcal Infections / epidemiology
          • Streptococcal Infections / microbiology
          • Streptococcal Infections / veterinary
          • Streptococcus equi / drug effects
          • Wounds and Injuries / drug therapy
          • Wounds and Injuries / epidemiology
          • Wounds and Injuries / microbiology
          • Wounds and Injuries / veterinary

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