1. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus non-aureus infection in an irradiated rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta).
- Author
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Kolappaswamy K, Shipley ST, Tatarov II, and DeTolla LJ
- Subjects
- Animals, Euthanasia, Animal, Gamma Rays, Immunocompromised Host immunology, Immunocompromised Host radiation effects, Immunosuppression Therapy veterinary, Male, Microbial Sensitivity Tests veterinary, Monkey Diseases pathology, Radiodermatitis microbiology, Radiodermatitis pathology, Skin pathology, Skin radiation effects, Staphylococcal Skin Infections microbiology, Staphylococcal Skin Infections pathology, Staphylococcus isolation & purification, Macaca mulatta, Methicillin Resistance, Monkey Diseases microbiology, Radiodermatitis veterinary, Staphylococcal Skin Infections veterinary, Staphylococcus drug effects
- Abstract
We describe a case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus non-aureus infection in a rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta). The nonhuman primate described was part of a research project that involved whole-body gamma irradiation and subsequently developed acute generalized dermatitis with skin dryness, peeling, and erythema around the eyes. After initial evaluation, which included microbiologic culture and 6 d of medical treatment, the animal was euthanized due to concern regarding a possible outbreak of infectious or zoonotic disease. On the basis of skin culture, diagnosis of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus non-aureus was confirmed. This report underscores the importance of the occupational risk of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus non-aureus to research and animal care staff in a research animal facility setting.
- Published
- 2008