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  • 1INRA, UMR1253 STLO, F-35042 Rennes, France; Agrocampus Ouest, UMR1253 STLO, F-35042 Rennes, France.

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Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) poses significant risks to both animal and human health, impacting livestock production. This review details S. aureus host adaptation and infections in animals, focusing on dairy mastitis.

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Animal healthHost adaptationLivestockPoultryRuminantStaphylococcus aureus

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Animal Health

Background:

  • Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a significant opportunistic pathogen affecting both humans and animals.
  • Its impact on animal health, welfare, and livestock economics is substantial.
  • The potential for zoonotic transmission necessitates increased attention to S. aureus in both livestock and companion animals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge regarding the adaptation of S. aureus to animal hosts.
  • To present various types of S. aureus infections observed in animals.
  • To emphasize mastitis in dairy herds as a prominent and economically significant S. aureus infection.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing scientific publications on S. aureus in animals.
  • Synthesis of data on S. aureus host adaptation mechanisms.
  • Compilation of information on diverse S. aureus infections in veterinary contexts.

Main Results:

  • Detailed overview of S. aureus's adaptation strategies in different animal species.
  • Description of clinical manifestations and epidemiological patterns of S. aureus infections.
  • Highlighting mastitis in dairy cows as a major economic and research focus.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding S. aureus animal host adaptation is crucial for controlling infections.
  • Mastitis in dairy animals represents a critical area for intervention and further research.
  • Continued investigation into S. aureus pathogenesis and transmission is vital for animal and public health.