Despite improvements in hospital infection prevention and control, healthcare associated
infections (HAIs) remain a challenge with significant patient morbidity, mortality, and cost for …

In this conceptual review, we thoroughly searched for appropriate English articles on nasal
staphylococci carriage among healthy people with no reported risk of colonization (Group …

Staphylococci are important opportunistic pathogens in human and veterinary medicine in
addition to being part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes of mammals …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one of the most clinically important zoonotic
pathogens, but an understanding of the prevalence, biofilm formulation ability, virulence …

Background The characterization of staphylococcal species that colonize pets is important to
maintain animal health and to minimize the risk of transmission to owners. Here, the …

Due to the inappropriate use of antibiotics described in both human and veterinary
medicine, there is emerging evidence of antimicrobial-resistant organisms isolated from …

Background The emergence and spread of multidrug‐resistant organisms (MDRO) present
a threat to human and animal health. Objectives To assess acquisition, prevalence of and …

Laboratory surveillance and the monitoring of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends and
patterns among local isolates have been highly effective in providing comprehensive …

Antimicrobial resistance is a threat to public health. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus represents a priority for the implementation of preventive measures …

Materials and Methods: Three hundred and fifty oral and nasal swabs were taken from pet
and stray dogs and cats and pet owners; all samples were subjected to culture and …