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Enterotoxigenic Staphylococci of canine origin
American Journal of Veterinary Research
|November 1, 1978
Summary
Enterotoxigenic staphylococci were found in 5.8% of dogs, with a specific biotype (E) identified as potentially originating from canines. This study provides the first evidence of these bacteria being of canine origin.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Canine Health
- Bacterial Pathogenesis
Background:
- Enterotoxigenic staphylococci are a concern in animal health.
- Previous classifications suggested certain staphylococcal biotypes might originate from dogs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of enterotoxigenic staphylococci in dogs.
- To determine if any isolated strains are of canine origin.
Main Methods:
- Sampling of cecum and rectum from 451 dogs.
- Isolation and identification of staphylococci.
- Biotype classification and enterotoxin analysis.
Main Results:
- Enterotoxigenic staphylococci were isolated from 26 (5.8%) dogs.
- 14 (46.7%) isolates belonged to biotype E, considered of canine origin.
- All biotype E isolates exclusively produced enterotoxin type C.
Conclusions:
- This study presents the first evidence of enterotoxigenic staphylococci of canine origin.
- Biotype E staphylococci producing enterotoxin C are confirmed as being of canine origin.