Cefquinome shows a higher impact on the pig gut microbiome and resistome compared to ceftiofur

Abstract Cephalosporins are licensed for treatment of severe bacterial infections in different species. However, the effect of these antimicrobials on the fecal microbiome and potential spread of resistance-associated genes causes great concern. This highlights the need to understand the impact of c...

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Main Authors: Sofie Rutjens, Nick Vereecke, Jannes Sauer, Siska Croubels, Mathias Devreese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-023-01176-8