Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci Isolated from Goats and Their Farm Environments in Saudi Arabia Genotypically Linked to Known Human Clinical Isolates: a Pilot Study
Wael El‐Deeb, Rory Cave, Mahmoud Fayez, Naser Alhumam, Sayed A. Quadri, Hermine V. Mkrtchyan
Abstract
Our findings demonstrate a possible cross-transmission of methicillin resistant staphylococci between goats and their local environments and between goats and humans. Due to ever increasing resistance to multiple antibiotics, the burden of MRS has a significant impact on livestock farming, public health, and the economy worldwide. This study highlights that implementing a holistic approach to whole genome sequencing surveillance in livestock and farm environments would aid our understanding of the transmission of methicillin resistant staphylococci and, most importantly, allow us to implement appropriate infection control and hygiene practices.
Topics & Concepts
SCCmecMicrobiologyBiologyMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcus aureusGenotypeAntibiotic resistanceStaphylococcus epidermidisVirologyPlasmidAntibioticsGeneBacteriaGeneticsAntimicrobial Resistance in StaphylococcusBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingMicrobial Metabolism and Applications