Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Methicillin-resistant Staph urinary infections in cats in Switzerland
By Wettstein, K et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2008·Institute of Veterinary Bacteriology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in Switzerland: three cases of urinary tract infections in cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
Three cats in Switzerland developed urinary tract infections caused by a type of bacteria called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP). This strain is resistant to many common antibiotics, making treatment more complicated. The emergence of MRSP is concerning because it can spread between animals and even to humans. Pet owners should be aware of this issue, especially if their cat shows signs of a urinary tract infection, such as frequent urination, straining to urinate, or blood in the urine. It's important to consult a veterinarian for appropriate testing and treatment options.
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Abstract
Methicillin resistance has emerged in clinical isolates of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius from cats in Switzerland. Three cats suffering from urinary tract infections were infected with methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP). Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of the resistance profile showed that the isolates displayed resistance to all beta-lactams and cephalosporins (blaZ, mecA), fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines [tet(K)], macrolides, lincosamides and streprogramins B [erm(B)], chloramphenicol (catpC221), trimethoprim [dfr(G)] and the aminoglycosides gentamicin [aac(6')-Ie-aph(2')-Ia], kanamycin and neomycin [aph(3')-III] and streptomycin [ant(6)-Ia]. They also harbor the leukocidin gene lukS-I. MRSP represents a new challenge for antibiotic therapy and this zoonotic bacteria may rapidly spread to animals and humans.
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