The role of biofilms in the pathogenesis of animal bacterial infections

LL Nesse, AM Osland, LK Vestby - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biofilms are bacterial aggregates embedded in a self-produced, protective matrix. The
biofilm lifestyle offers resilience to external threats such as the immune system …

[HTML][HTML] Genotypic Characterization of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli from Companion Animals: Predominance of ST372 in Dogs and Human-Related ST73 in Cats

S Aurich, SA Wolf, E Prenger-Berninghoff, L Thrukonda… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) account for over 80% and 60% of
bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) in humans and animals, respectively. As shared …

Emerging Approaches for Mitigating Biofilm-Formation-Associated Infections in Farm, Wild, and Companion Animals

D Araújo, AR Silva, R Fernandes, P Serra, MM Barros… - Pathogens, 2024 - mdpi.com
The importance of addressing the problem of biofilms in farm, wild, and companion animals
lies in their pervasive impact on animal health and welfare. Biofilms, as resilient …

Pathogenomics and clinical recurrence influence biofilm capacity of Escherichia coli isolated from canine urinary tract infections

GA Ballash, DF Mollenkopf, D Diaz-Campos… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Biofilm formation enhances bacteria's ability to colonize unique niches while protecting
themselves from environmental stressors. Escherichia coli that colonize the urinary tract can …

[HTML][HTML] Pathogenicity of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella typhimurium Isolated from Ducks

Y Xu, Z Yu, S Wu, M Song, L Cui, S Sun, J Wu - Microorganisms, 2024 - mdpi.com
Salmonella typhimurium (S. typhimurium) is one of the most common Salmonella serotypes
in epidemiological surveys of poultry farms in recent years. It causes growth retardation …

Transmission of Escherichia coli Causing Pyometra between Two Female Dogs

RGC Xavier, CH Santana, PHS da Silva, FF Aburjaile… - Microorganisms, 2022 - mdpi.com
Despite its clinical relevance, the pathogenesis of canine pyometra remains poorly
understood. To date, it is recognized as a non-transmissible infectious disease. In this study …

Canine urothelial cell model to study intracellular bacterial community development by uropathogenic Escherichia coli

JM Gilbertie, BJ Sheahan, SL Vaden, ME Jacob - PloS one, 2025 - journals.plos.org
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections of both dogs
and humans, with most caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC). Recurrent UPEC …

Canine uropathogenic and avian pathogenic Escherichia coli harboring conjugative plasmids exhibit augmented growth and exopolysaccharide production in …

GK Walker, MM Suyemoto, ME Jacob, S Thakur… - PloS one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) and avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) are
extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) that infect dogs and poultry. These …

[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm-Forming Ability in ESBL-Producing and Non-ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated …

A Facchin, J Filipe, I Mauri, F Tagliasacchi, G Grilli… - Antibiotics, 2025 - mdpi.com
Background: In dogs, bacterial urinary tract infections are a frequent cause of antimicrobial
prescription, increasing the risk of selecting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This study analyzed …

Characteristics, Whole-Genome Sequencing and Pathogenicity Analysis of Escherichia coli from a White Feather Broiler Farm

S Wu, L Cui, Y Han, F Lin, J Huang, M Song, Z Lan… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Avian colibacillosis, caused by avian Escherichia coli (E. coli), has historically been one of
the most prevalent infectious diseases in large-scale poultry production, causing growth …