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Molecular Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus Lineages in Wild Animals in Europe: A Review.


ABSTRACT: Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunist pathogen that is responsible for numerous types of infections. S. aureus is known for its ability to easily acquire antibiotic resistance determinants. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is a leading cause of infections both in humans and animals and is usually associated with a multidrug-resistant profile. MRSA dissemination is increasing due to its capability of establishing new reservoirs and has been found in humans, animals and the environment. Despite the fact that the information on the incidence of MRSA in the environment and, in particular, in wild animals, is scarce, some studies have reported the presence of these strains among wildlife with no direct contact with antibiotics. This shows a possible transmission between species and, consequently, a public health concern. The aim of this review is to better understand the distribution, prevalence and molecular lineages of MRSA in European free-living animals.

SUBMITTER: Silva V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7148531 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Molecular Epidemiology of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Lineages in Wild Animals in Europe: A Review.

Silva Vanessa V   Capelo José L JL   Igrejas Gilberto G   Poeta Patrícia P  

Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) 20200314 3


<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> is an opportunist pathogen that is responsible for numerous types of infections. <i>S. aureus</i> is known for its ability to easily acquire antibiotic resistance determinants. Methicillin-resistant <i>S. aureus</i> (MRSA) is a leading cause of infections both in humans and animals and is usually associated with a multidrug-resistant profile. MRSA dissemination is increasing due to its capability of establishing new reservoirs and has been found in humans, animals an  ...[more]

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