Phenotypic & Genotypic Detection of MRSA in Hunting Dogs & Owners

Muhammad Mustapha

ISBN 10: 365994677X / ISBN 13: 9783659946776

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2016

Phenotypic & Genotypic Detection of MRSA in Hunting Dogs & Owners | Muhammad Mustapha | Taschenbuch | 144 S. | Englisch | 2016 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783659946776 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. Seller Inventory # 103010144

Synopsis:

Methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an emerging problem in pets. The study was done in hunting dogs and their owners to determine MRSA using phenotypic and genotypic methods. Samples from nasal, perineal regions of dogs, nostrils and skin of dog owners revealed a total of 29.8% S. aureus, out of which 16.6% were MRSA. S. aureus (72.7%) and MRSA (81.6%) were found in dogs whilst S. aureus (27.5%) and MRSA (18.4%) were detected in dog owners. There was significant (p < 0.05) isolation rate of S. aureus and MRSA in hunting dogs than their owners. Molecular analysis revealed 7 nuc genes specific for S. aureus. The MRSA isolates were sensitive to some antibiotics whereas some were resistant. Only nuc genes were detected from the MRSA isolates. The presence of mecA PCR negative (mecALGA252) in human and animals and their significance in MRSA disease suggest further investigation.

About the Author: Dr. Muhammad Mustapha is a lecturer at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. He obtained the following qualifications, D.V.M, M.V.Sc in Veterinary Medicine (Small Animal) and currently undergoing a PhD programme in Small Animal Medicine in LUVAS Hisar Haryana, India.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Phenotypic & Genotypic Detection of MRSA in ...
Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu