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It is currently unknown what impact this spread among animals may have on human health.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory investigated links between 3 genetically related human cases of blaNDM-5-harboring Escherichia coli. Simultaneously, a separate, collaborative investigation into blaNDM-5-harboring E. coli animal infections at a Massachusetts veterinary hospital was conducted including animal and environmental screening. Whole-genome sequencing was performed on human, animal, and veterinary hospital environmental isolates. Once a genetic link was established between animal and human isolates, follow-up interviews including questions related to pet exposure were performed with affected humans.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Whole-genome sequencing demonstrated that human, animal, and veterinary environmental isolates clustered within 0\u201310 single nucleotide polymorphisms. Although initial case interviews failed to identify any epidemiologic linkages between the humans, follow-up questioning revealed that all 3 human cases had pets treated at the same veterinary hospital prior to their diagnosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This report suggests the potential for transmission of blaNDM-5-harboring E. coli between animals and people. There is an urgent need to invest resources and develop a One Health approach to support veterinary facilities in recognizing and preventing transmission of CPE to limit spread within communities. 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