Bacterial Respiratory Infections (Tracheobronchitis, Pneumonia, and Pyothorax)

Reinero, Carol R.; Lee‐Fowler, Tekla

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“…30 Cytology and/or histopathology can confirm bacterial invasion and subsequent inflammation in affected tissues. 31 Culture and sensitivity help in identifying the causative agent and selecting the correct antimicrobial therapy. 32 However, animal shelters are often resource challenged, both in financial resources for diagnostics and shelter medicine expertise.…”

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Outbreak management of multidrug-resistant Bordetella bronchiseptica in 16 shelter-housed cats

Rodriguez¹,

Berliner

2023

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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Case series summary This case series describes an outbreak of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Bordetella bronchiseptica in 16 shelter-housed cats with infectious respiratory disease. Four cats presented with acute dyspnea on the same day, each with a history of previous upper respiratory disease that had resolved with treatment. Early diagnostic testing and culture and sensitivity allowed for targeted antimicrobial therapy and environmental interventions. A case definition based on exposure and clinical signs identified 12 additional presumptive cases, including the likely index case. Comprehensive outbreak management included diagnostic testing, risk assessment, vaccination, use of isolation and quarantine, increased surveillance and review of biosecurity practices. The outbreak resolved in 26 days. Relevance and novel information Management of an MDR B bronchiseptica outbreak in shelter-housed cats has not been previously described. Along with standard population and environmental measures, early and appropriate use of necropsy, PCR and bacterial culture allowed rapid and appropriate use of effective, second-line antibiotics. Shelters are resource-challenged population centers. Veterinarians working in animal shelters can play an important role in helping to develop cost-efficient and effective antimicrobial stewardship practices for companion animal settings. Outbreak management expertise and funding for diagnostic testing, as well as application of the principles of antimicrobial stewardship, are essential components of shelter medicine practice.

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