Journal
VETERINARY SCIENCES
Volume 8, Issue 1, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/vetsci8010011
Keywords
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius; methicillin resistance; antimicrobial resistance; canines
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- Canine Research Foundation
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Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a significant pathogenic bacterium in veterinary medicine, causing various infections in canines. The high prevalence of methicillin-resistant strains is concerning, prompting research into novel treatment avenues. Multiple new approaches, including vaccines and phage therapy, show promise in combatting MRSP infections in dogs. Further research is needed to address the challenges associated with MRSP.
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a pathogenic bacterium of concern within the veterinary sector and is involved in numerous infections in canines, including topical infections such as canine pyoderma and otitis externa, as well as systemic infections within the urinary, respiratory and reproductive tract. The high prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) within such infections is a growing concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the involvement of S. pseudintermedius in canine disease pathology to gain better insight into novel treatment avenues. Here, we review the literature focused on S. pseudintermedius infection in multiple anatomic locations in dogs and the role of MRSP in treatment outcomes at these niches. Multiple novel treatment avenues for MRSP have been pioneered in recent years and these are discussed with a specific focus on vaccines and phage therapy as potential therapeutic options. Whilst both undertakings are in their infancy, phage therapy is versatile and has shown high success in both animal and human medical use. It is clear that further research is required to combat the growing problems associated with MRSP in canines.
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