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Investigating Bacterial Bloodstream Infections in Dogs and Cats: A 4-Year Surveillance in an Italian Veterinary University Hospital

2 months ago | preprints.org | Raffaele Scarpellini |Massimo Giunti |Erika Esposito |Cecilia Bulgarelli

You are already at the latest version In small animal practice, blood cultures (BCs) are essential for diagnosing bacterial bloodstream infections (BSIs), guiding targeted antimicrobial therapy particularly in relation to the rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens. This study analyzed 96 positive BCs from dogs and cats at the Veterinary University Hospital (VUH) of Bologna (2020–2024), assessing bacterial prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and associated risk factors.

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