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Pheno- and genotypic characterization of Pasteurella multocida isolated from cats, dogs and rabbits from Brazil

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Author(s):
Porfida Ferreira, Thais Sebastiana [1] ; Moreno, Luisa Zanolli [1] ; Felizardo, Maria Roberta [1] ; Sena de Gobbi, Debora Dirani [1] ; de Lima Nogueira Filsner, Pedro Henrique [1] ; de Moura Gomes, Vasco Tulio [1] ; Moreno, Marina [1] ; Moreno, Andrea Micke [1]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, FMVZ, Programa Epidemiol Expt Aplicada Zoonoses, BR-05508270 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES; v. 45, p. 48-52, APR 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Pasteurella multocida is the causative agent of many diseases of economic importance in veterinary medicine and is characterized by high zoonotic potential. Pet animals can be infected and play a major role as carriers. This study aimed to characterize the genetic diversity of P. multocida isolated from dogs, cats and rabbits, and to evaluate their antimicrobial susceptibility profiles. A total of 620 animals were studied; 51 were positive for P. multocida and 92 strains were isolated. 60.9% of the strains belonged to the capsular type A, while the remaining were classified as non-typeable. The hgbA, ptfA, sodC, tadD and hsf2 genes were more frequent among the rabbit strains. Sulfonamides and cotrimoxazole presented the highest resistance rate, followed by erythromycin. PFGE clustered strains according to host species. Our results indicate that P. multocida from companion animals carry several virulence factors and are resistant to antimicrobials commonly used in human and veterinary medicine. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 07/08592-3 - Isolation and characterization of P. multocida from cats and dogs
Grantee:Thaís Sebastiana Porfida Ferreira
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 07/03024-7 - Evaluation of serological and contamination profile of Pasteurella multocida in swine herds
Grantee:Andrea Micke Moreno
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants