Fig 1. Resistance pattern, MLVA8 genotype and the spatial localization of the B. abortus strains that showed resistance or intermediate profile to at least one of the tested antibiotics.

The states sampled are highlighted in gray. The number inside the state represents the number of sampled B. abortus strains from that state. The shape of the symbols used represents the MLVA8-genotype observed for the strains with resistant or intermediate profile. The color of the symbols represents the resistance pattern of the nine B. abortus that were resistant or intermediate to at least one of the tested antimicrobials, according to the Table 2. CIP: ciprofloxacin; DOX: doxycycline; EST: streptomycin; GEN, gentamicin; OFX, ofloxacin; RIF, rifampicin; SXT, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. (R): resistant; (I): intermediate.