AureusMRSPCoagulase-positiveSchleiferiPathogenMRSASpeciesHumansCharacteristicsProteinsFormProduceMethicillin-resistantPathogenic bacteriaAntimicrobialFacultatively anaerobicGram-positiveVeterinaryAntibioticVirulenceStaphylococcalSusceptibilityBacteremiaGenusStrainsStaphylococcaceaeGeneBloodAnimalsFamilyRangeStudyIdentification
Aureus9
- Although information regarding the pathogenic process of S. pseudintermedius is limited, the bacterium is known to possess virulence factors similar to those found in S. aureus , including a leukotoxin comparable to the Panton-Valentine leukocidase associated with community-acquired S. aureus infection ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
- However, similarities with infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus suggest that the two species may also share similar determinants of virulence. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] Staphylococcus schleiferi can often be mistaken for Staphylococcus aureus as both staphylococcal species produce heat-stable DNase and clumping factor. (wikipedia.org)
- 11 however, Staphylococcus schleiferi , Staphylococcus aureus , and Pseudomonas aeruginosa have also been identified in canine pyoderma. (todaysveterinarypractice.com)
- However, this bacterium has received a great deal of attention due to its methicillin resistance in humans and potential role as a zoonotic agent-dogs infected with methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA) most likely acquired the infection from a human. (todaysveterinarypractice.com)
- Staphylococcus aureus is a typical human pathogen. (frontiersin.org)
- Staphylococcus aureus is a major resident or transient colonizer of the skin and the mucosa of humans and primates. (frontiersin.org)
- Because Methicillin-resistant Staphylococci (MRS), (Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP), and coagulase negative Staphylococcus sp. (uillinois.edu)
- Background: Staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec type V (SCCmec V) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been recovered from patients and livestock. (bvsalud.org)
MRSP4
- Of concern is the emergence and widespread international recognition of methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
- The potential for zoonotic transmission and concerns that MRSP could be mistaken for other methicillin-resistant staphylococci ( 1 , 2 ) suggest the need for further investigation into the epidemiology of this pathogen. (cdc.gov)
- could serve as a source of MRSP because of their pervasiveness, their propensity toward close contact with humans, and the fact that they are the source of several other zoonotic diseases ( 6 ). (cdc.gov)
- Methicillin-resistant S pseudintermedius (MRSP) is unlikely to cause human infection, unless a person is very young, very old, or immunocompromised. (todaysveterinarypractice.com)
Coagulase-positive3
- Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a coagulase-positive species in the S. intermedius group. (cdc.gov)
- Staphylococcus schleiferi is differentiated from other Staphylococcal species based on their coagulation reaction, but because there is a coagulase positive and a coagulase negative subspecies of S. schleiferi, additional biochemical tests are required. (wikipedia.org)
- This led to the classification of Staphylococcus schleiferi into two distinct subspecies, the coagulase-negative S. schleiferi schleiferi and the coagulase-positive S. schleiferi coagulans. (wikipedia.org)
Schleiferi9
- Staphylococcus schleiferi is a Gram-positive, cocci-shaped bacterium of the family Staphylococcaceae. (wikipedia.org)
- There exists two subspecies under the species S. schleiferi: Staphylococcus schleiferi subsp. (wikipedia.org)
- schleiferi (coagulase negative) and Staphylococcus schleiferi subsp. (wikipedia.org)
- Staphylococcus schleiferi is commonly recognized as a veterinary pathogen affecting household pets, but has not been identified as a disease causing organism in large animals. (wikipedia.org)
- Since its first description in 1988, little has been reported regarding the pathogenicity and virulence of Staphylococcus schleiferi. (wikipedia.org)
- isolated two previously unidentified Staphylococcus species from human clinical specimens: S. schleiferi and S. lugdunensis. (wikipedia.org)
- The former species was named schleiferi in honor of German microbiologist Karl Heinz Schleifer, to mark his significant contributions to the taxonomy of gram-positive bacteria. (wikipedia.org)
- Staphylococcus schleiferi is a facultatively anaerobic, coagulase-variable, Gram-positive cocci organism. (wikipedia.org)
- Staphylococcus schleiferi can be readily identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF), although differentiation to the subspecies level often requires biochemical testing with tube coagulase and urease reactions. (wikipedia.org)
Pathogen1
- Now that the major canine pathogen, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius , has acquired methicillin resistance, treatment has become more challenging and more expensive. (todaysveterinarypractice.com)
MRSA1
- The genomic dynamics of this clone with a zoonotic background should be monitored to accurately understand MRSA evolution. (bvsalud.org)
Species4
- Previously misidentified as S. intermedius , S. pseudintermedius is now recognized as a leading cause of opportunistic infection in dogs ( 1 ) and a cause of sporadic infections in other species, including humans ( 1 , 2 ). (cdc.gov)
- Multiple biochemical tests can be performed to differentiate these related Staphylococcus species, although some analyses, such as the tube coagulase test, are not performed in routine laboratory procedures. (wikipedia.org)
- Identifying the particular Staphylococcus species involved in skin infections, and its antimicrobial sensitivity, is important with regard to determining whether the dog is infected with a methicillin-resistant strain. (todaysveterinarypractice.com)
- It occasionally lives on domestic animals, although these are usually colonized by other species of staphylococci. (frontiersin.org)
Humans2
- Additionally, evidence of zoonotic transmission of S. pseudintermedius from dogs to humans has been reported ( 3 , 4 ). (cdc.gov)
- Although both companion animals and humans can acquire disease from this organism, its zoonotic potential is not well understood. (wikipedia.org)
Characteristics1
- Through the analysis of physicochemical properties, organic acid composition, volatile flavor compounds (VFCs) and sensory characteristics during fermentation, Staphylococcus was confirmed as a contributor to the acidity, ester aroma and alcohol aroma of soy sauce. (bvsalud.org)
Proteins1
- To understand the mechanism of co-inoculation of Staphylococcus xylosus and Staphylococcus vitulinus (SX & SV) on structural protein degradation and taste enhancement of dry-cured bacon, protease activities, protein degradation, surface morphology of proteins and taste parameters of dry-cured bacon with Staphylococcus inoculation were investigated. (bvsalud.org)
Form2
- It is facultatively anaerobic, coagulase-variable, and can be readily cultured on blood agar where the bacterium tends to form opaque, non-pigmented colonies and beta (β) hemolysis. (wikipedia.org)
- The earliest form is a follicular papule-the lesion progresses as bacteria spread into surrounding hair follicles. (todaysveterinarypractice.com)
Produce1
- These bacteria produce toxins, resulting in inflammation. (todaysveterinarypractice.com)
Methicillin-resistant2
- Of concern is the emergence and widespread international recognition of methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
- The potential for zoonotic transmission and concerns that MRSP could be mistaken for other methicillin-resistant staphylococci ( 1 , 2 ) suggest the need for further investigation into the epidemiology of this pathogen. (cdc.gov)
Pathogenic bacteria2
- Blood agar test was performed for identification of different pathogenic bacteria. (bvsalud.org)
- Potentially pathogenic bacteria found in nasal membranes, skin, hair follicles, and perineum of warm-blooded animals. (lookformedical.com)
Antimicrobial1
- Staphylococcus isolates were identified and antimicrobial susceptibility tests were performed by the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. (nih.gov)
Facultatively anaerobic3
- It is facultatively anaerobic, coagulase-variable, and can be readily cultured on blood agar where the bacterium tends to form opaque, non-pigmented colonies and beta (β) hemolysis. (wikipedia.org)
- Staphylococcus schleiferi is a facultatively anaerobic, coagulase-variable, Gram-positive cocci organism. (wikipedia.org)
- A genus of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic, coccoid bacteria. (lookformedical.com)
Gram-positive2
- The former species was named schleiferi in honor of German microbiologist Karl Heinz Schleifer, to mark his significant contributions to the taxonomy of gram-positive bacteria. (wikipedia.org)
- A species of gram-positive bacteria in the family STAPHYLOCOCCACEAE. (lookformedical.com)
Veterinary2
- Staphylococcus schleiferi is commonly recognized as a veterinary pathogen affecting household pets, but has not been identified as a disease causing organism in large animals. (wikipedia.org)
- His primary areas of study are Microbiology, Antibiotic resistance, Veterinary medicine, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Escherichia coli. (research.com)
Antibiotic2
- Antibiotic resistance test was also performed to observe the resistance of bacteria against different antibiotics. (bvsalud.org)
- An antibiotic similar to FLUCLOXACILLIN used in resistant staphylococci infections. (lookformedical.com)
Virulence1
- Since its first description in 1988, little has been reported regarding the pathogenicity and virulence of Staphylococcus schleiferi. (wikipedia.org)
Staphylococcal1
- Staphylococci produce two types of coagulase: Staphylocoagulase, a free coagulase that produces true clotting of plasma, and Staphylococcal clumping factor, a bound coagulase in the cell wall that induces clumping of cells in the presence of fibrinogen. (lookformedical.com)
Susceptibility1
- A technique of bacterial typing which differentiates between bacteria or strains of bacteria by their susceptibility to one or more bacteriophages. (lookformedical.com)
Bacteremia1
- is responsible for Bacteremia, Staphylococcus spp. (bvsalud.org)
Genus1
- Infections with bacteria of the genus STAPHYLOCOCCUS. (lookformedical.com)
Strains2
- One novel Streptococcus strain (SQ9-PEAT) and two novel Staphylococcus strains (SQ8-PEAT and GRT3T) were isolated from faeces of a wild eastern grey squirrel. (bvsalud.org)
- Procedures for identifying types and strains of bacteria. (lookformedical.com)
Staphylococcaceae1
- Staphylococcus schleiferi is a Gram-positive, cocci-shaped bacterium of the family Staphylococcaceae. (wikipedia.org)
Gene2
- The mecA gene was identified in all but two of the meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp. (nih.gov)
- The 16S rRNA gene and core-genome-based phylogenetic analyses showed that strain SQ9-PEAT was closely related to Streptococcus hyointestinalis, strain SQ8-PEAT to Staphylococcus pettenkoferi and Staphylococcus argensis, and strain GRT3T to Staphylococcus rostri, Staphylococcus muscae and Staphylococcus microti. (bvsalud.org)
Blood1
- The presence of viable bacteria circulating in the blood. (lookformedical.com)
Animals1
- Natural populations of Staphylococcus are found on the skin and mucous membranes of warm-blooded animals. (lookformedical.com)
Family1
- A family of bacteria ranging from free living and saprophytic to parasitic and pathogenic forms. (lookformedical.com)
Range1
- His Staphylococcus pseudintermedius study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Antiinfective agent and SCCmec. (research.com)
Study2
- He combines subjects such as Plasmid, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Multilocus sequence typing with his study of Microbiology. (research.com)
- The present study was conducted to isolate and characterize bacteria from water and soil sample taken from the Lahore Canal at different sites i.e. (bvsalud.org)
Identification1
- Identification was confirmed by culturing bacteria on selective media. (bvsalud.org)