Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Panton-Valentine leukocidin Staph infection in family and pet cat
By Bethe, Astrid et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2024·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-Positive Staphylococcus aureus in Family and Pet Cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A family with repeated severe skin infections discovered that their pet cat was carrying a harmful bacteria called Panton-Valentine leukocidin-positive Staphylococcus aureus. After treating the cat to eliminate the bacteria, the family saw a successful reduction in their skin infections. This case highlights the importance of checking pets for potential sources of infection when family members are experiencing ongoing health issues.
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Abstract
Continued detection of Panton-Valentine leukocidin-positive Staphylococcus aureus in samples from a family with severe repeated skin infections and their pet cat suggests transmission between the family and the cat. Decolonizing the pet led to successful elimination of the bacteria from the household. Clinicians should consider pet cats as possible reinfection sources.
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