Publications by authors named "Kelly Rainha"
Article Synopsis
- The study observed a rise in community-acquired Clostridioides difficile infection (CA-CDI) in the past decade, prompting an investigation into its presence in domestic dogs in Rio de Janeiro.
- Researchers collected and analyzed 90 stool samples from dogs, identifying C. difficile in 15.5% of them, with the majority showing positive results for harmful toxin genes.
- Out of the isolated strains, some exhibited antibiotic resistance, particularly to metronidazole and vancomycin, and shared genetic traits with known epidemic strains, indicating a potential link between dogs and the spread of C. difficile.
Article Synopsis
- Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) are typically associated with hospitals but are increasingly appearing in community settings, with potential sources identified in animals and meat, suggesting zoonotic transmission.
- This study aimed to isolate and characterize C. difficile strains from dogs at a veterinary clinic in Rio de Janeiro to better understand gastrointestinal disorders linked to these infections.
- The research found that 20% of the dogs tested positive for toxigenic C. difficile strains, with some showing antibiotic resistance, but no significant morphological changes were observed in their intestinal pathology.
