Clinical importance of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius

Caroll et al discuss the clinical importance of the opportunistic canine pathogen Staphylococcus pseudintermedius.

“The invasive potential of S. pseudintermedius and its complement of virulence factors—many of which mirror those associated with S. aureus—demonstrate this organism has the potential to cause serious disease.”

KEY POINTS:

• S. pseudintermedius is a zoonotic pathogen carried commensally by many animals, most often associated with dogs

• Infections are primarily skin-associated

• S. pseudintermedius has a range of virulence factors and can cause serious infection, much like Staphylococcus aureus

• Multidrug resistance is a serious, growing concern

• The zoonotic potential of S. pseudintermedius makes it an ideal candidate for One Health initiatives

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