Review on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius

J Antimicrob Chemother. 2011 Dec;66(12):2705-14. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkr367. Epub 2011 Sep 19.

Abstract

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is an important opportunistic pathogen of companion animals, especially dogs. Since 2006 there has been a significant emergence of methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) mainly due to clonal spread. This article reviews research on MRSP with a focus on occurrence, methods used for identification, risk factors for colonization and infection, zoonotic potential and control options. Potential areas for future research are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Cat Diseases / epidemiology
  • Cat Diseases / microbiology
  • Cats
  • Dog Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Dog Diseases / microbiology*
  • Dogs
  • Humans
  • Methicillin / pharmacology
  • Methicillin Resistance*
  • Pets
  • Prevalence
  • Staphylococcal Infections / epidemiology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / veterinary*
  • Staphylococcus / drug effects*
  • Staphylococcus / genetics
  • Staphylococcus / isolation & purification
  • Staphylococcus / pathogenicity*
  • Zoonoses / epidemiology
  • Zoonoses / microbiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Methicillin