研究发现狗主人面临宠物携带抗生素沙门氏菌带来的风险。
Study finds dog owners face risk from antibiotic-resistant Salmonella carried by pets.
来自宾夕法尼亚州立大学的研究人员发现,宠物狗可以成为抗生素抗沙门氏菌的重要来源,可对人类造成严重健康问题。
Researchers from Penn State University found that pet dogs can be a significant source of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella, which can cause serious health issues in humans.
这项研究发表在《Zoonoses和公共卫生》上,分析了17个州的狗的菌株,发现77个有动物观察潜力的病例,这意味着它们可以从狗传染给人类。
The study, published in Zoonoses and Public Health, analyzed strains from dogs in 17 states and found 77 cases with zoonotic potential, meaning they could be transmitted from dogs to humans.
研究人员强调必须保持良好的卫生习惯,减少宠物滥用抗生素,以尽量减少感染的风险。
The researchers emphasize the importance of maintaining good hygiene practices and reducing the misuse of antibiotics in pets to minimize the risk of infection.