MRSA variant in companion animals.

ABSTRACT: Methicillin-resistant Staphylocoocus aureus (MRSA) harboring mecA(LGA251) has been isolated from humans and ruminants. Database screening identified this MRSA variant in cats, dogs, and a guinea pig in Germany during 2008-2011. The novel MRSA variant is not restricted to ruminants or humans, and contact with companion animals might pose a zoonotic risk.

SUBMITTER: Walther B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3557870 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature