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Guinea Pig AMR 2025 Animals-15-02042 by tinhyeusaobang159 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This study examines the distribution and antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacterial isolates from clinically ill pet guinea pigs in Hong Kong, analyzing 234 medical records from 2019 to 2023. Over half of the samples showed bacterial growth, with significant resistance observed to commonly used antibiotics, and over a quarter of isolates were multidrug-resistant. The findings highlight the need for responsible antibiotic use in exotic pets and suggest that pet guinea pigs may contribute to the spread of
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