Occurrence of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial resistance genes in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from healthy rabbits

• Published in: Veterinary World Vol. 15; no. 11; pp. 2699 - 2704
• Main Authors: Jangsangthong, Arunee, Suriyakhun, Nawarat, Tunyong, Witawat, Kong-Ngoen, Thida, Santajit, Sirijan, Indrawattana, Nitaya, Buranasinsup, Shutipen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Veterinary World 01.11.2022
• Subjects: antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial-resistant genes; healthy rabbits; methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus; healthy rabbits; methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial-resistant genes

Methicillin-resistant globally, (MRSA) is a major cause of disease in both humans and animals. Several studies have documented the presence of MRSA in healthy and infected animals. However, there is less information on MRSA occurrence in exotic pets, especially healthy rabbits. This study aimed to l...