Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella serotypes isolated from cats and dogs in Tripoli, Libya.

The prevalence of Salmonella in dogs and cats was investigated and analysed for serotyping, susceptibility to antimicrobial drugs and risk factors assessment. In total, 151 faecal samples from 103 and 48 healthy and nonhealthy (diarrheic) cats and dogs, respectively were examinated. Salmonellae were confirmed by laboratory and biomedical characteristics and further serotyped then subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility tests.

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of species isolated from cats and dogs.

Background: Methicillin-resistant staphylococci (MRS) are an emerging global problem with serious public health concern.

Aims: This study investigated the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of commensal species isolated from healthy and clinical cats and dogs.

Methods: Nasal swab samples were collected from animals and processed using selective and semi-selective mediums.