title: Antimicrobial resistance in staphylococci in small animals.
abstract: Staphylococcal antimicrobial resistance presents an emerging challenge for both human and veterinary medical professionals. Infections associated with methicillin- and multidrug-resistant staphylococci are increasingly encountered by veterinarians and are frequently associated with empiric therapeutic failures and limited systemic antimicrobial options. This article addresses mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in common staphylococcal pathogens and implications for clinical practice, including indications for culture and susceptibility testing, rational antimicrobial selection, and potential for zoonotic transmission.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. ccain@vet.upenn.edu
authors.forename: Christine L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Cain
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002353:Carrier State / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission; D004285:Dogs; D024901:Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial; D006801:Humans; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests / Q000662:veterinary*; D011711:Pyoderma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013207:Staphylococcal Skin Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*; D015047:Zoonoses / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents