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- Title
Occurrence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in pets and their owners in rural and urban communities in Trinidad.
- Authors
Scott, Naomi; Seeraj, Christopher; Satram, Brandon; Sandy, Natalie Michelle; Seuradge, Keenan; Seerattan, Brittany; Seeram, Ishta; Stewart-Johnson, Alva; Adesiyun, Abiodun
- Abstract
Introduction: The occurrence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in pets and their owners has increased due to the misuse and abuse of antibiotics. This study compared the prevalence of MRSA and Staphylococcus aureus strains in pets and their owners in urban and rural communities in Trinidad. Methodology: Questionnaires were administered to gather demographic and risk factor data for MRSA for human participants, and their pets. Nasal swabs were obtained from 100 pets (dogs and cats) and their human owners. For the isolation of MRSA, nasal swabs obtained were enriched and then plated on selective media. Staphylococcus aureus was identified using standard biochemical procedures. The resistance of S. aureus initially assessed detection of MRSA isolates to cefoxitin and confirmed by the PBP2a latex agglutination test. Antibiotic resistance was determined using the disc diffusion method. Results: The prevalence of MRSA was 6.0% (3/50) and 2.0% (1/50) in household pet animals and their owners, respectively in urban communities, while in rural communities, the prevalence was 6.0% (3/50) and 12.0% (6/50) respectively. The prevalence of S. aureus in pet owners was higher in the rural community (44.0%) compared to urban (30.0%). However, in pet animals, S. aureus was more frequently isolated from urban communities (78.0%) than rural ones (66.0%). Amongst the S. aureus isolates, 81.7% were resistant to one or more antimicrobial agents. Conclusions: This study has demonstrated that living in a rural community increased the odds of MRSA colonization.
- Subjects
TRINIDAD &; Tobago; METHICILLIN-resistant staphylococcus aureus; COMMUNITIES; PET owners; BACTERIAL colonies; DRUG resistance in bacteria
- Publication
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2022, Vol 16, Issue 9, p1458
- ISSN
2036-6590
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3855/jidc.13597