Antimicrobial Resistance in Pigs Across Europe (2002-2004)
Author Information
Author(s): Hendriksen Rene S, Mevius Dik J, Schroeter Andreas, Teale Christopher, Jouy Eric, Butaye Patrick, Franco Alessia, Utinane Andra, Amado Alice, Moreno Miguel, Greko Christina, Stärk Katharina DC, Berghold Christian, Myllyniemi Anna-Liisa, Hoszowski Andrzej, Sunde Marianne, Aarestrup Frank M
Primary Institution: National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark
Hypothesis
What is the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance among bacterial pathogens in pigs in different European countries?
Conclusion
Bacterial resistance to some antimicrobials was frequent, with varying levels of resistance observed in different countries and between healthy and diseased pigs.
Supporting Evidence
- Resistance to tetracycline was observed in 48.0% to 92.0% of isolates from S. suis across participating countries.
- Isolates from healthy pigs generally showed a lower level of resistance than those from diseased pigs.
- Data for E. coli revealed high resistance levels to tetracyclines, streptomycin, and ampicillin among infected pigs.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many bacteria in pigs are resistant to antibiotics in different European countries. It found that sick pigs often have more resistant bacteria than healthy ones.
Methodology
Data on antimicrobial susceptibility were collected from 17,642 bacterial isolates from pigs across 15 European countries over three years.
Potential Biases
The data may reflect a sampling bias as isolates were primarily from clinical cases, which could skew resistance levels.
Limitations
The study faced challenges due to the lack of standardization in sample selection and microbiological procedures.
Participant Demographics
Data were collected from 15 European countries, including Denmark, England, France, and others.
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