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<p>Staphylococcus Intermedius Group (SIG) staphylococci, especially <italic>Staphylococcus pseudintermedius</italic> (<italic>S. pseudintermedius)</italic>, share many features with the common human <italic>Staphylococcus aureus</italic>. The similarities concern both the phenotypic characteristics and virulence of the bacteria. It is a cause of difficulties in identifying the species of isolated staphylococci. Until now, <italic>S. pseudintermedius</italic> was considered a typically animal species, of marginal importance for humans. However, it is likely that the incidence of this staphylococcus in humans is underestimated due to the misidentification of <italic>S. pseudintermedius</italic> strains as <italic>S. aureus</italic>. The cases of infections caused by <italic>S. pseudintermedius</italic> both in humans and animals described so far in the literature show that these bacteria have a similar pathogenic potential. <italic>S. pseudintermedius</italic> also produces virulence factors that favor colonization of various body regions and infections, and may affect the species composition of the natural microbiota and the host’s immune response mechanisms. Also, <italic>S. pseudintermedius</italic> may show the ability to grow in the form of a biofilm, which significantly impedes effective antibiotic therapy in clinical practice. Due to its zoonotic potential, <italic>S. pseudintermedius</italic> deserves the attention of physicians and animal owners.</p></abstract>

Staphylococcus Intermedius Group (SIG) staphylococci, especially Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (S. pseudintermedius), share many features with the common human Staphylococcus aureus. The similarities concern both the phenotypic characteristics and virulence of the bacteria. It is a cause of difficulties in identifying the species of isolated staphylococci. Until now, S. pseudintermedius was considered a typically animal species, of marginal importance for humans. However, it is likely that the incidence of this staphylococcus in humans is underestimated due to the misidentification of S. pseudintermedius strains as S. aureus. The cases of infections caused by S. pseudintermedius both in humans and animals described so far in the literature show that these bacteria have a similar pathogenic potential. S. pseudintermedius also produces virulence factors that favor colonization of various body regions and infections, and may affect the species composition of the natural microbiota and the host’s immune response mechanisms. Also, S. pseudintermedius may show the ability to grow in the form of a biofilm, which significantly impedes effective antibiotic therapy in clinical practice. Due to its zoonotic potential, S. pseudintermedius deserves the attention of physicians and animal owners.

<italic>Staphylococcus pseudintermedius</italic>: Is it a real threat to human health?

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Staphylococcus Intermedius Group (SIG) staphylococci, especially Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (S. pseudintermedius), share many features with the common...

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius: Is it a real threat to human health?

Article Category: Review

Pubblicato online: 29 dic 2021

Pagine: 980 - 986

Ricevuto: 23 set 2020

Accettato: 13 lug 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ahem-2021-0029

Parole chiave
S. pseudintermedius,

© 2021 Miszczak et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius: Is it a real threat to human health?

Article Category: Review

Pubblicato online: 29 dic 2021

Pagine: 980 - 986

Ricevuto: 23 set 2020

Accettato: 13 lug 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ahem-2021-0029

Parole chiaveS. pseudintermedius,

© 2021 Miszczak et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
S. pseudintermedius,