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Prevalence of staphylococcal zoonosis in pyogenic skin infections

P N Rao1, A S Naidu, P R Rao

  • 1Institute of Preventive Medicine, Public Health Laboratories and Food (Health) Authority, A. P., Hyderabad, India.

Zentralblatt Fur Bakteriologie, Mikrobiologie, Und Hygiene. Series A, Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Virology, Parasitology
|June 1, 1987
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Staphylococcus aureus is the primary cause of pyoderma, especially in young children. Zoonotic transmission from animals like dogs and cattle contributes to skin infections in humans.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Dermatology
  • Zoonotic Diseases

Background:

  • Pyoderma is a common bacterial skin infection.
  • Staphylococcus aureus is a significant pathogen in skin infections.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and sources of S. aureus is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the aetiology of pyoderma.
  • To characterize Staphylococcus aureus isolates.
  • To identify potential zoonotic sources of S. aureus skin infections.

Main Methods:

  • Bacteriological analysis of pyoderma cases.
  • Phage typing and biotyping of S. aureus isolates.
  • Epidemiological investigation including animal contact history.

Main Results:

  • Staphylococcus aureus accounted for 76.47% of pyoderma cases, predominantly in children under 5.
  • Most S. aureus isolates were nontypable (50%); predominant phage groups were III, I, and mixed.
  • Subgroups S. aureus var. bovis (28.2%) and S. aureus var. canis (2.6%) were identified. Zoonotic transmission was confirmed in 9 cases, with dogs, cattle, and poultry as key reservoirs. Folliculitis, furunculosis, and impetigo were common clinical presentations.

Conclusions:

  • Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause of pyoderma, with a high incidence in young children.
  • Animal contact represents a significant risk factor for acquiring S. aureus skin infections.
  • Public health strategies should address zoonotic transmission of S. aureus.

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