MRSA AND MRSP: INFECTION CONTROL AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS

摘要

Methicillin-resistant staphylococci vary greatly in the risk of zoonotic infection Knowing the staphylococcal species that is involved is critical for assessing zoonotic risk MRSA is of greatest concern for zoonotic transmission. - While MRSP can cause human infection, this appears to be very rare and the overall risk of zoonotic transmission of MRSP is limited.The emergence of methicillin-resistant staphylococci in animals has been accompanied by much concern. Much of this is a result of fear of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), a pathogen that is of tremendous concern in humans. However, all staphylococci are not alike and the public health concerns vary greatly between different staphylococcal species. Failure to understand this basic concept has lead to many over-reactions or inappropriate actions, and careful consideration of public health concernsis needed.