Publications by authors named "Velina Dinkova"
Microorganisms
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed microbial pathogens in dogs over five years (2019-2023) to understand antimicrobial resistance patterns, focusing on multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains based on 896 swab samples from a veterinary hospital in Bulgaria.
- It found a rise in certain bacterial infections, notably with increased cases of otitis externa and noted significant changes in resistance patterns, including a rise in resistance to certain antibiotics like amoxicillin/clavulanic acid while showing improved susceptibility to amikacin.
- Multidrug resistance was notably present in 38.7% of bacterial isolates, with significant amounts of resistant strains coming from skin lesions and wounds, emphasizing the need for ongoing local monitoring and development of effective antimicrobial guidelines in veterinary practices
