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Published on: February 9, 2011

Review on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius

Engeline van Duijkeren1, Boudewijn Catry, Christina Greko

  • 1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands. e.vanduijkeren@uu.nl

The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
|September 21, 2011
PubMed

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) is a growing threat in dogs. This review covers MRSP

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Companion Animal Health

Background:

  • Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a common opportunistic pathogen in dogs.
  • Methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) has emerged significantly since 2006, primarily through clonal spread.
  • MRSP poses a threat to companion animal health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current research on MRSP.
  • To focus on MRSP occurrence, identification, risk factors, zoonotic potential, and control.
  • To identify future research directions for MRSP.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific research on MRSP.
  • Analysis of studies on MRSP epidemiology and diagnostics.
  • Synthesis of information on MRSP risk factors, zoonotic potential, and control strategies.

Main Results:

  • MRSP emergence is linked to clonal spread.
  • Various methods exist for MRSP identification.
  • Risk factors for colonization and infection are identified.
  • Zoonotic potential and control options are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • MRSP is an important emerging pathogen in companion animals.
  • Further research is needed to address knowledge gaps in MRSP control and prevention.
  • Understanding MRSP is crucial for veterinary medicine and public health.

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