Evaluation of a Rapid, Low-Cost Broth Turbidity Test for Detecting Ampicillin-Resistant Lower Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs and Cats
The broth turbidity test's simplicity and affordability make it a promising tool for in-house use by veterinary practitioners to guide first-line therapy decisions, though its sensitivity could be limited in cases with low bacterial loads or confounding factors such as recent antibiotic administration.
Authors
- Keun Seok Seo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9280-9680)
- Joo You Park
- W. Cooper Brookshire (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8943-8388)
- Josh Burnette
- Larry D. Ballard
- Khadija Ferdous
- Anna Collinsgru
Institutions
- Mississippi State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.70259
- Primary Topic
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences