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    Crecimiento bacteriano en catéteres intravenosos en felinos. Comparación a 48 y 72 horas
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, 2026-02-11) Chaca Maxi, Brigith Vanessa; Fárez Anchundia, Daniela Isabel; Patiño Márquez, José Luis
    Intravenous catheters are an indispensable tool in the daily routine of veterinary clinics, especially in patients who require hospitalization and continuous therapeutic support. Their prolonged use can promote bacterial growth and increase the risk of complications that affect patient recovery. The purpose of this study was to determine the bacterial incidence in peripheral intravenous catheters removed at 48 vs 72 hours, analyzing 60 samples obtained from hospitalized cats that met the inclusion criteria and in which aseptic protocols were applied during catheter placement. Each catheter was cultured directly on CHROMagar, and antimicrobial susceptibility tests were then performed using the Kirby-Bauer method. The data obtained were processed in SPSS, a 30% incidence of bacterial growth was recorded, with a predominance of Staphylococcus isolates, especially S. aureus. In terms of antimicrobial susceptibility, resistance was observed to penicillin, ampicillin, and, to a lesser extent, clindamycin and ceftriaxone, while sensitivity was higher for amoxicillin, cephalexin, and ampicillin-sulbactam. Finally, these findings highlight the importance of applying strict biosafety measures during catheter placement and maintenance, as well as adequately limiting their duration of stay.