Prevalence and Characterization of Quinolone Resistance Genes in Proteus Species Isolated From Pet Turtles

Proteus spp. are widely recognized as opportunistic pathogens causing urinary tract and septic infections in humans and animals. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) genes and mutations in quinolone resistance determining region (QRDR) in association with the detection of quinolone susceptibility of 24 strains of pet turtle-borne Proteus spp. Susceptibility of four antimicrobials including nalidixic acid, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, and levofloxacin was examined by disk diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) test.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research