Longitudinal Monitoring Reveals Persistence of Colistin-Resistant Escherichia coli on a Pig Farm Following Cessation of Colistin Use
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.845746
Abstract: Colistin-resistant bacteria harboring plasmid-mediated mcr genes are of concern as they may be a cause of serious nosocomial infections. It is hypothesized that cessation of colistin use as a feed additive for pigs will reduce… read more here.
Keywords: farm; colistin resistant; colistin; mcrpe ... See more keywords
Colistin Use in Patients with Extreme Renal Function: From Dialysis to Augmented Clearance
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina55020033
Abstract: Background and objectives: Colistin is used for the treatment of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria infection in critically ill patients. It is recommended to adjust the dose in cases of renal impairment but not in cases… read more here.
Keywords: renal function; colistin; colistin therapy; colistin use ... See more keywords
Colistin Use in European Livestock: Veterinary Field Data on Trends and Perspectives for Further Reduction
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9110650
Abstract: Simple Summary The antibiotic colistin has been used for Gram-negative bacterial infections in veterinary medicine since the 1950s, with resistance rates remaining low. However, due to the discovery of resistance via transmissible plasmids in 2015,… read more here.
Keywords: veterinary medicine; colistin use; use colistin; medicine ... See more keywords