Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection in Canines and Its Public Health Importance

    November 2025 in “ International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management ”
    Jashima Debbarma, J. B. Rajesh, Payel Kar, Manas Das, Elone Lucy, Ankita Debnath, Binipi Debbarma, Sherry Carelyne Marwein, Katie Rose, C Christen, Moumita Chakraborty, Nitin Kumar
    TLDR MRSA in dogs can spread to humans, so infection control is crucial.
    The paper discusses the significance of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in canines and their implications for public health. MRSA can be transmitted between humans and dogs, with clonal types affecting both species in the same geographic area. In dogs, MRSA can cause various illnesses, including pyoderma, pneumonia, and mastitis. The resistance is mediated by the mecA gene, which encodes penicillin binding protein 2a (PBP2a) with low affinity for beta-lactam antibiotics. Treatment options include antibiotics like doxycycline and vancomycin. The paper emphasizes the importance of infection control, biosecurity, and disease management programs to prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and suggests measures such as vaccination campaigns and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation for both animals and handlers.
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