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First Case of Respiratory Infection in Rabbits Caused by Alcaligenes faecalis in Romania
Vlad Iorgoni1, Ionica Iancu1, Ionela Popa2
1Department of Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I", 300645 Timișoara, Romania.
Veterinary Sciences
|January 24, 2025
Summary
Alcaligenes faecalis, an antibiotic-resistant bacterium, caused a fatal infection in a young rabbit. This case highlights the growing threat of A. faecalis in veterinary medicine due to its resistance to treatments.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Alcaligenes faecalis is a Gram-negative bacillus found in various environments and hosts.
- It is known to be an opportunistic pathogen with a propensity for antibiotic resistance.
Observation:
- A 3-month-old male rabbit presented with a generalized infection.
- The infection proved fatal despite broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment.
Findings:
- The causative agent was identified as Alcaligenes faecalis.
- The isolated A. faecalis strain exhibited resistance to all tested antibiotics.
Implications:
- This case underscores the challenges in treating A. faecalis infections in veterinary patients.
- The study highlights A. faecalis as an emerging threat in veterinary medicine due to its antimicrobial resistance.
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