Extended Spectrum Beta‐Lactamase Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Pet Cats and Dogs in Central Peninsular Malaysia
ESBL-producing E. coli in cats and dogs in Malaysia was determined at 10.6%, with dogs at a greater risk of carrying the bacteria. Co-resistance to more than three types of tested antibiotics for the ESBL-producing E. coli isolated was high. Pets act as reservoirs for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and resistance genes that can be shared with human through interactions. Antimicrobial stewardship remains critical to safeguard not only antibiotics but also the health of pets and humans.
Authors
- Latiffah Hassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0731-9906)
- Nur Indah Ahmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1031-9915)
- Zunita Zakaria (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6574-0841)
- Puteri Azaziah Megat Abdul Rani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9053-1109)
- Khaleeda Azalea Dzulkifli
Institutions
- Universiti Putra Malaysia (MY)
- Hospital Kuala Lumpur (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary Medicine and Science
- Published
- 2025-06-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70452
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universiti Putra Malaysia