Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Genome of methicillin-resistant bacteria from dog ear infection
By Lee, Gi Yong & Yang, Soo Jin·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2020·School of Bioresources and Bioscience, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Complete genome sequence of a methicillin-resistantstrain from canine otitis externa in Korea.
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Plain-English summary
A dog in Korea with ear infections (otitis externa) was found to have a strain of bacteria that is resistant to methicillin, a common antibiotic. This strain, called SS4, is concerning because it can lead to more serious skin and soft tissue infections in dogs and may pose a risk to humans as well. The researchers sequenced the complete genome of this strain, which helps in understanding its characteristics and how it relates to similar strains found in the United States. This information could be important for veterinarians in treating infections in pets.
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Abstract
The increase in canine skin and soft tissue infections, such as pyoderma and otitis, caused bystrains, is of significant zoonotic concern. In this study, we report the first complete genome sequence for a methicillin-resistant clinical isolate of(MRSS) designated as SS4, obtained from a dog with otitis externa, in Korea. The genome of SS4 strain was of 2,539,409 bp and presented high G+C content ratio (35.90%) with no plasmid. Comparative analysis of SS4 genome revealed that it is closely related to 2142-05 and 5909-02 strains isolated from the canine skin infections in the USA.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31940690/