Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-Positive Staphylococcus aureus in Family and Pet Cat.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 30(8): 1724-1726, 2024 Aug.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39043433
ABSTRACT
Continued detection of Panton-Valentine leukocidin-positive Staphylococcus aureus in samples from a family with severe repeated skin infections and their pet cat suggests transmission between the family and the cat. Decolonizing the pet led to successful elimination of the bacteria from the household. Clinicians should consider pet cats as possible reinfection sources.
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01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Staphylococcal Infections
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Bacterial Toxins
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Exotoxins
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Pets
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Leukocidins
Limits:
Adult
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Emerg Infect Dis
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2024
Type:
Article