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Glucose-nonfermenting Gram-negative bacilli associated with clinical veterinary specimens
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|June 1, 1982
Summary
Glucose-nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli (NFB) are emerging opportunistic pathogens. This study identified NFB prevalence in veterinary samples, finding they occurred in 10% of submissions.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Bacteriology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Glucose-nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli (NFB) are increasingly recognized as opportunistic human pathogens.
- Historically, NFB isolates from animals have not been routinely identified due to perceived low clinical significance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of NFB in clinical veterinary microbiology laboratory samples.
- To identify common NFB species isolated from veterinary specimens.
Main Methods:
- A 1-year prospective study was conducted in a clinical veterinary microbiology laboratory.
- All isolated NFB strains were identified to the species level.
Main Results:
- A total of 347 NFB strains were isolated.
- Nonfermenters were present in 10% of all submitted clinical veterinary specimens.
- The most common NFB species identified were *Pseudomonas aeruginosa*, *Acinetobacter calcoaceticus*, *Bordetella bronchiseptica*, and *Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes*.
Conclusions:
- NFB represent a significant proportion of isolates in veterinary clinical samples.
- Routine identification of NFB in veterinary settings is warranted due to their potential as opportunistic pathogens.