Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) stays as one of the
most vituperative human pathogens and has been documented recently in veterinary
settings also. The prevalent use of antibiotics both in human and veterinary medication
resulted in the appearance of resistant strains of S. aureus. Resistance to methicillin is
resolute by mecA gene, encoding affinity less penicillin-binding protein PBP 2. Cohort
animals, counting dogs, cats, horses, small foreign animals, wildlife animals, and farm
animals may comprise a pool for MRSA transmission to humans and others. The
appearance, risk factors for MRSA transmission among colonized or infected animals,
and possible treatment for infection control are reviewed in the present paper.
Keywords: Close Contacts, Escort Animals, Inspection, Morbidity, MRSA,
Prevalence, Transience.
