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Isolation of Staphylococcus sciuri from horse skin infection

H Beims1, A Overmann1, M Fulde2

  • 1Department of Infection Biology, Institute of Microbiology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Spielmannstr. 7, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.

Open Veterinary Journal
|January 25, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus sciuri, an opportunistic pathogen, was identified in a horse wound infection. This finding highlights the increasing medical relevance of resistant strains in both animals and humans.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Zoonotic Diseases

Background:

  • Staphylococcus sciuri is an opportunistic pathogen commonly found in domesticated animals.
  • Recent emergence of oxacillin (methicillin)-resistant S. sciuri strains has increased its clinical significance.
  • S. sciuri has been implicated in human wound infections.

Observation:

  • This study reports the isolation of an oxacillin-resistant S. sciuri from a horse with a wound infection.
  • The isolate was characterized for specific enzymatic activities.
  • The antibiotic resistance profile of the isolate was analyzed.

Findings:

  • The identified S. sciuri isolate exhibited resistance to oxacillin (methicillin).
  • Coagulase and hyaluronidase activities were found to be absent in this isolate.
  • Detailed analysis of the antibiotic resistance profile was performed.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for oxacillin-resistant S. sciuri to cause infections in animals.
  • It highlights the need for surveillance of resistant S. sciuri in veterinary populations.
  • Understanding the resistance mechanisms and zoonotic potential of S. sciuri is crucial for public health.
Keywords:
ColonizationHorseOxacillin resistanceStaphylococcus sciuri

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