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Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 41:150-157 (2005)
© 2005 American Animal Hospital Association

Pearls of Veterinary Practice


Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: An Emerging Pathogen in Small Animals

J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, Diplomate ACVIM

From the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important nosocomial pathogen in humans and is increasingly implicated in community-associated infections in people. In household pets, MRSA infections are uncommon but are on the rise, possibly because of the increased prevalence of human MRSA in the community. Clinical MRSA infections in some animals can be life threatening and difficult to treat; however, other animals may develop mild disease or only become colonized. Veterinarians should be aware of the concerns regarding MRSA and should develop an understanding of appropriate disease surveillance, diagnostic testing, and infection control in order to lessen the impact of MRSA on small animals.




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