Colonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus species in healthy and sick pets: prevalence and risk factors

• DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03640-1
• Publication Date: 2023-07-18T08:02:30Z
• Authors: Marta Miszczak; Agnieszka Korzeni...; Anna Wzorek; Andrzej Gamian; Krzysztof Rypuła; Karolina Bierowiec
• Keywords: Prevalence

The characterization of staphylococcal species that colonize pets is important to maintain animal health and minimize the risk transmission owners. Here, prevalence Staphylococcus spp. methicillin resistance was investigated in canine feline isolates, factors colonization were determined. Pets examined separated into four groups: (1) healthy dogs, (2) cats, (3) dogs (4) cats with clinical signs bacterial infections skin, mucous membranes, or wounds. Specimens collected by a veterinary physician from six anatomic sites (external ear canal, conjunctival sacs, nares, mouth, skin [groin], anus). In total, 274 animals (cats n = 161, 113) enrolled.Staphylococcus highly diverse (23 species; 3 coagulase-positive 20 coagulase-negative species), highest variety (19 species). most frequent isolates S. felis epidermidis, while pseudintermedius prevalent isolate dogs. Risk included presence other same household, medical treatment within last year, profession at least one owner. Methicillin higher (17.86%) compared (1.95%) staphylococci. methicillin-resistant CoNS observed kept homes as common (dogs cats).The association often chosen pets, represents high between them importance nosocomial also confirmed. This information could guide decisions during infections. conclusion, epidemiologic characteristics their pathogenicity humans require further research.