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Bacteria associated with canine pyometra and concurrent bacteriuria: A prospective study Open
Canine pyometra is a common and potentially life-threatening reproductive disorder in intact female dogs. This prospective study aimed to (1) investigate the bacterial spectrum and antimicrobial susceptibilities of bacterial isolates from …
Enteropathogenic Yersinia with Public Health Relevance Found in Dogs and Cats in Finland Open
Yersiniosis is a common zoonotic enteric disease among humans, which has been linked to pigs and contaminated food, especially pork. The epidemiology of yersiniosis is still obscure, and studies on yersiniosis in pets are very scarce. In t…
A pilot study of antimicrobial effects and ototoxicity of a Norway spruce (<i>Picea abies</i>) resin‐based canine otic rinse product Open
Background Norway spruce ( Picea abies ) resin‐based products are used in human medicine. A resin‐based otic rinse also could be useful in supportive care of canine otitis externa (COE), yet information on its antimicrobial effect against …
Enteropathogenic Yersinia with Public Health Relevance Found in Dogs and Cats in Finland Open
Yersiniosis is a common zoonotic enteral disease among humans, which has been linked to pigs and contaminated food, especially pork. Studies on yersiniosis in pets are very scarce. In this study, we performed pheno- and genotypic character…
A double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled non-inferiority trial protocol for postoperative infections associated with canine pyometra Open
Background Pyometra is a common infectious condition, especially in elderly bitches. In addition to an infected uterus, dogs may have concurrent urinary tract infection (UTI). The preferred treatment is surgical removal of the ovaries and …
The use of aminopenicillins in animals within the EU, emergence of resistance in bacteria of animal and human origin and its possible impact on animal and human health Open
Aminopenicillins have been widely used for decades for the treatment of various infections in animals and humans in European countries. Following this extensive use, acquired resistance has emerged among human and animal pathogens and comm…
Clinical and Genetic Findings in 28 American Cocker Spaniels with Aural Ceruminous Gland Hyperplasia and Ectasia Open
American Cocker Spaniels (ACSs) develop aural ceruminous gland hyperplasia and ectasia more often than dogs of other breeds. Data on the cause and development of these breed characteristic histopathological changes are lacking. We performe…
<i>Streptococcus halichoeri</i>: Comparative Genomics of an Emerging Pathogen Open
Streptococcus halichoeri is an emerging pathogen with a variety of host species and zoonotic potential. It has been isolated from grey seals and other marine mammals as well as from human infections. Beginning in 2010, two concurrent epide…
Skin and ear health in a group of English bulldogs in Finland – a descriptive study with special reference to owner perceptions Open
Background Dermatological conditions are common in English bulldogs ( EB s). Hypothesis/Objectives This cross‐sectional study describes the dermatological health status of a group of EB s and compares the results with owner perceptions and…
Sharing more than friendship – transmission of NDM-5 ST167 and CTX-M-9 ST69 Escherichia coli between dogs and humans in a family, Finland, 2015 Open
Introduction Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) have rarely been reported in dogs, and never in animals in Finland. However, in April 2015, two meropenem-resistant Escherichia coli were identified from two dogs in one family.…
Antimicrobial resistance inStaphylococcus pseudintermedius and the molecular epidemiology of methicillin-resistantS. pseudintermedius in small animals in Finland Open
The breakpoints for doxycycline and amikacin
Antimicrobial resistance in<i>Staphylococcus pseudintermedius</i>and the molecular epidemiology of methicillin-resistant<i>S. pseudintermedius</i>in small animals in Finland Open
Resistance to antimicrobials among S. pseudintermedius in Finland is high, emphasizing the importance of infection control measures and susceptibility testing prior to therapy. The diverse MRSP population indicates non-clonal spread.
Public health risk of antimicrobial resistance transfer from companion animals Open
Antimicrobials are important tools for the therapy of infectious bacterial diseases in companion animals. Loss of efficacy of antimicrobial substances can seriously compromise animal health and welfare. A need for the development of new an…