Characterization of the biofilm forming ability of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius from dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is an opportunistic pathogen of dogs and has emerged as a leading cause of skin, wound and surgical site infections worldwide. Methicillin resistance is common and clinical infections as a result of methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) pose a clinical challenge. In other staphylococci, biofilm formation has been shown to be a virulence factor for infection, however, it has received little attention in S. pseudintermedius. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the biofilm forming ability of clinical isolates of S. pseudintermedius obtained from dogs using phenotypic and genotypic techniques.

Results

96% (136/140) of S. pseudintermedius isolates were classified as strong or moderate biofilm producers, with the majo

SUBMITTER: Singh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3681638 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature