Historical observations led to the development of 2 important diagnostic assays: the classic
tube coagulase test (in which fibrinogen is converted to fibrin by staphylocoagulase or von …

Staphylococci are major causes of infections in mammals. Mammals are colonized by
diverse staphylococcal species, often with moderate to strong host specificity, and …

Background Multidrug-and methicillin-resistant staphylococci are both veterinary and public
health concerns due to their zoonotic potential. Therefore, the objective of this study was to …

Dogs often carry methicillin-resistant Staphylococci asymptomatically. These bacteria are
frequently linked to conditions such as canine pyoderma and otitis. Close interaction …

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is the most common opportunistic pathogen in dogs and
methicillin resistance (MRSP) has been identified as an emerging problem in canine …

Simple Summary Pet animals' bacterial skin infections represent the main reason for
presentation in small animal practice and are generally secondary complications of other …

The aim of this study was to perform a phenotypic and molecular epidemiological survey to
determine temporal changes in the antimicrobial resistance and population structure of …

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is the main bacterial pathogen of skin and soft-tissue
infections (SSTIs) in companion animals. Antimicrobial resistance in this species is a …

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a zoonotic pathogen responsible for several infectious
diseases in pet animals, yet its pathogenic potential is not fully understood. Thus, this study …

The emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP)
antimicrobial resistance and epidemic genetic lineages is posing a challenge in veterinary …