Table 4. Significant odds ratios of the presence of C. difficile, Escherichia, and the E. coli fimbriae genes fae and fedA in piglets treated with certain antibiotics (p≤0.05).
| Antibiotic agent | C. difficile | C. perfringens | Escherichia | E. coli fae | E. coli fedA | Sampling time* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 5.25 | 5.34 |
0.27 |
Before After |
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| Amoxicillin (oral) | 0.42 | After | ||||
| Ceftiofur | 0.14 | Before | ||||
| Colistin | 5.02 | Before | ||||
| Colistin (oral) | 0.30 | After | ||||
| Doxycyclin (oral) | 2.66 | 3.76 | After | |||
| Enrofloxacin | 0.38 | After | ||||
| Penicillin G** | 5.20 | Before | ||||
| Tulathromycin | 4.98 | Before | ||||
| Gene Integrase 1 | 3.32 |
2.56 | Before After |
*Regarding weaning;
**in combination with streptomycin.