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 …

Abstract Coagulase-positive Staphylococci (CoPS) can exist as commensals in humans,
companion and food-producing animals, but can cause severe or even lethal diseases …

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is historically understood as a prevalent commensal and
pathogen of dogs, though modern clinical diagnostics reveal an expanded host-range that …

Coagulase-positive staphylococci (CoPS) account for most bacteria-related pyoderma in
companion animals. Emergence of methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus …

This study aimed to identify Staphylococcus species isolated from nasal swabs of both
healthy and diseased dogs, and those of human origin, obtained from nasal swabs of both …

Crossing of interspecies barriers by microorganisms is observed. In recent years,
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius—a species formerly thought to be animal—has also …

The first infections of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in humans were
recorded in 2006, and is now becoming a concern because of its close similarities to human …

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

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is responsible for severe and necrotizing infections in
humans and dogs. Contrary to S. aureus, the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in …

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 …