Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Prevalence among Captive Chimpanzees, Texas, USA, 2012(1).

Hanley, Patrick W; Barnhart, Kirstin F; Abee, Christian R; Lambeth, Susan P; Weese, J Scott

Hanley, Patrick W; Barnhart, Kirstin F; Abee, Christian R; Lambeth, Susan P; Weese, J Scott.

Emerg Infect Dis ; 21(12): 2158-60, 2015 Dec.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26583847

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in humans and animals is concerning. In 2012, our evaluation of a captive chimpanzee colony in Texas revealed MRSA prevalence of 69%. Animal care staff should be aware of possible zoonotic MRSA transmission resulting from high prevalence among captive chimpanzees.

Subject(s)

Animals, Zoo/microbiology; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/pathogenicity; Pan troglodytes/microbiology; Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use; Cross-Sectional Studies; Methicillin/pharmacology; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification; Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosis; Staphylococcal Infections/epidemiology; Staphylococcal Infections/veterinary; Texas/epidemiology; Zoonoses/diagnosis; Zoonoses/epidemiology; Zoonoses/transmission

Key words

MRSA; Pan troglodytes; Texas; antimicrobial resistance; bacteria; chimpanzees; methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; veterinary; zoonoses

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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pan troglodytes / Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / Animals, Zoo Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: America do norte Language: En Journal: Emerg Infect Dis Journal subject: DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS Year: 2015 Document type: Article

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