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Emerging infectious diseases2007; 13(2); 255-258; doi: 10.3201/eid1302.060924

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ST398 in humans and animals, Central Europe.

Abstract: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus of clonal lineage ST398 that exhibits related spa types and contains SCCmec elements of types IVa or V has been isolated from colonized and infected humans and companion animals (e.g., dog, pig, horse) in Germany and Austria. Of particular concern is the association of these cases with cases of nosocomial ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Publication Date: 2007-05-08 PubMed ID: 17479888PubMed Central: PMC2725865DOI: 10.3201/eid1302.060924Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article focuses on the incidence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) of the ST398 lineage in humans and animals in Central Europe, specifically Germany and Austria. It highlights the link of these cases to instances of ventilator-associated pneumonia in hospitals.

Background

  • The research paper delves into the prevalence of a specific type of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), known as the ST398 lineage, within humans and animals.
  • Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that is often resistant to many types of antibiotics, and can cause various infections.
  • The ST398 lineage of this bacteria is particularly present in Germany and Austria, in both the human population and companion animals such as dogs, pigs, and horses.

Methodology

  • The paper doesn’t detail the study methods, but it presumably follows standard MRSA research techniques such as bacterial culture, antimicrobial sensitivity testing, and genetic lineage typing.
  • A variety of cases, from colonization (the presence of bacteria without causing disease) to infection, were examined.

Key Findings

  • The ST398 lineage of MRSA, which can exhibit various spa types (a term to describe genetic variations amongst Staphylococcus aureus strains) and contains SCCmec elements (a genetic element that’s responsible for its antibiotic resistance abilities) of types IVa or V, is a significant presence in Central Europe, specifically within Germany and Austria.
  • The cases involving people and companion animals were seen to a concerning degree, indicating a potential zoonotic transmission (from animals to humans) or anthroponotic transmission (from humans to animals).
  • A key point of concern is that the cases were associated with episodes of nosocomial ventilator-associated pneumonia, a serious hospital-acquired infection that can occur in patients who are on a ventilator for a long period.

Conclusion

  • The findings reveal a critical interplay between human health, animal health, and antibiotic resistance.
  • Strains of MRSA are not just a risk to public health but also a prominent veterinary concern.
  • Such studies highlight the need for a multi-faceted approach in managing and controlling MRSA, particularly considering the potential for cross-species transmission.

Cite This Article

APA
Witte W, Strommenger B, Stanek C, Cuny C. (2007). Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ST398 in humans and animals, Central Europe. Emerg Infect Dis, 13(2), 255-258. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1302.060924

Publication

ISSN: 1080-6040
NlmUniqueID: 9508155
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 13
Issue: 2
Pages: 255-258

Researcher Affiliations

Witte, Wolfgang
  • Robert Koch Institute, Wernigerode, Germany. wittew@rki.de
Strommenger, Birgit
    Stanek, Christian
      Cuny, Christiane

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Dog Diseases / epidemiology
        • Dog Diseases / microbiology
        • Dogs
        • Europe / epidemiology
        • Horse Diseases / epidemiology
        • Horse Diseases / microbiology
        • Horses
        • Humans
        • Methicillin Resistance
        • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
        • Staphylococcal Infections / veterinary
        • Staphylococcus aureus / classification
        • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
        • Swine
        • Swine Diseases / epidemiology
        • Swine Diseases / microbiology

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