Methacillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus MRSA

In companion animals, the bacterial infections most frequently requiring treatment involve the skin, wounds, ears, respiratory tract, and urinary tract. Prevalence of resistant bacteria is difficult to assess in pets. Since empirical treatment is common, there is limited information on trends in resistance, and almost no data are available on the magnitude of antimicrobial use in these species. Increasing resistance among E. coli and Staphylococcus isolates from pets has been reported from studies in a number of countries. Methacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have been isolated from dogs and horses, although animal outbreaks have generally been traced to infected humans. ... 

An unusual use of additives with potential application in hospitals and other environments where cleanliness is paramount, is use of Microban antimicrobial technology. This is capable of killing various harmful bacteria including those responsible for methacillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Escherichia coli 0157 with independent tests showing a kill rate of 99% for these two... 

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