Epidemiological analysis, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of dogs with isolated from urinary tract infection

Abstract

Urinary tract infections (ITUs), occur in approximately 14% of dogs, and are among the most common indications for antibiotictherapy. ITUs have variable etiology, with a higher prevalence of bacteria. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of uropathogens in ITUs in a canine population, assisted at the Veterinary Hospital "Dr. Halim Atique", between January 2006 and April 2012. The analysis was performed based on paper and electronic records, such as gender, age and race of affected animals. Later, a test for susceptibility to antimicrobial agents and description of etiologic agents was performed. Of the 358 evaluated (44.72 %) cultures were positive for the growth of microorganisms. In relation to the insulation, the frequency of Escherichia coli was 37.64 %; Staphylococcus spp. of 19.66 % among others. The largest bacterial isolation was described in the age group above 84 months, being the most prevalent among males (n= 37) and female (n= 50), the age group above 84 months was also statistically significant for both the presence of urinary infection in animals Breed (p=0.009). There was a higher resistance of Escherichia coli to Clindamycin (100 %), Staphylococcus spp to Ampicillin (82.14 %). The results point to the importance of laboratory diagnostic to definition of the etiologic agent, and thus for the realization of better therapeutic approaches.