Elimination of Pasteurella pneumotropica from a Contaminated Mouse Colony by Oral Administration of Enrofloxacin

摘要

Enrofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic, was administered in an attempt to eradicate Pasteurella pneumotropica (P. Pneumotropica) from a contaminated mouse colony. contaminated mice, maintained within 4 animal rooms, were administered Enrofloxacin in drinking water at a daily dosage of 25.5 mg/kg for 2 weeks. Following one Week of Enrofloxacin treatment, mice were selected randomly from each room and Examined for P. Pneumotropica.