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Phage therapy against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius: a novel strategy for canine pyoderma
Xiancheng Feng1, Qingjie Du1, Keyi Wang1
1The College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China.
Frontiers in Microbiology
|January 29, 2026
Summary
Phage therapy combined with antibiotics effectively treats canine pyoderma caused by multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP). This approach offers a promising alternative to antibiotics alone for combating resistant bacterial infections.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Bacteriophage Therapy
- Antimicrobial Resistance
Background:
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) is a significant threat due to multidrug resistance.
- Bacterial phages offer a novel therapeutic avenue against resistant pathogens.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of lytic phages and phage-antibiotic combinations against MRSP in canine pyoderma.
- To establish an epidemiological dataset of multidrug-resistant S. pseudintermedius.
Main Methods:
- Isolation and characterization of three high-efficiency lytic phages targeting MRSP.
- Evaluation of phage and antibiotic efficacy in a canine pyoderma model.
- Genomic and proteomic analyses to identify phage lysis mediators.
Main Results:
- Phages enhanced MRSP susceptibility to antibiotics.
- The phage-antibiotic combination demonstrated the most significant therapeutic effect.
- Phage-only treatment was effective, while antibiotics alone showed no improvement over controls.
Conclusions:
- Phage-antibiotic combinations represent a promising strategy for managing canine pyoderma.
- This study contributes to public health by addressing antimicrobial resistance challenges.
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