Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Deep wound infection from Staphylococcus argenteus in a dog
By Eelco F. J. Meijer et al.·Published in Pathogens·2022·Department of Medical Microbiology and Radboud Center for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands, CH·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Canine <i>Staphylococcus argenteus</i>: Case Report from The Netherlands
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A Labrador retriever developed a deep wound infection after orthopedic surgery, caused by a rare bacteria called Staphylococcus argenteus. This case is significant as it's the first reported instance of this bacteria affecting a dog. The infection was analyzed for its genetic makeup and how it responds to various antibiotics used in both humans and animals. Although the exact reasons for the bacteria's ability to infect dogs remain unclear, this case highlights the potential risks of infections that can spread between species. The dog received appropriate treatment to manage the infection.
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Abstract
<i>Staphylococcus argenteus</i> has been reported worldwide in humans, while reported non-human cases are sparse. Its complete epidemiology, alongside its infectivity and pathogenicity in humans and non-humans, remain to be clarified. Here, we describe the first reported canine <i>Staphylococcus argenteus</i>, causing a deep wound infection in a Labrador retriever after orthopedic surgery. The closed genome is reported, with phylogenic and genetic analyses, as well as extensive phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing for human and veterinary antibiotics. No genetic explanation could be found for its interaction with a canine host, underscoring the intrinsic multispecies pathogenicity and potential (anthropo-)zoonotic spread of <i>Staphylococcus argenteus</i>.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11020153