Molecular phylogenetic evidence for noninvasive zoonotic transmission of Staphylococcus intermedius from a canine pet to a human

被引：73

作者：

Tanner, MA ^{[1
]}

Everett, CL ^{[1
]}

Youvan, DC ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Kairos Sci Inc, Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY | 2000年 / 38卷 / 04期

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D O I：

10.1128/JCM.38.4.1628-1631.2000

中图分类号：

Q93 [微生物学];

学科分类号：

071005 ; 100705 ;

摘要：

rRNA-based molecular phylogenetic techniques were used to identify the bacterial species present in the ear fluid from a female patient with otitis externa. We report the identification of Staphylococcus intermedius from the patient and a possible route of transmission. Analysis of 16S ribosomal DNA restriction fragment length polymorphisms indicated that the dominant species present was S. intermedius. A pet dog owned by the patient also was tested and found to harbor S. intermedius. In humans, the disease is rare and considered a zoonosis. Preciously, S. intermedius has been associated with dog bite wounds, catheter-related injuries, and surgery. This study represents the first reported case of a noninvasive infection with S. intermedius.

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页码：1628 / 1631

页数：4

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