Evidence of cat-to-human transmission of < em > Staphylococcus felis < /em >

Conclusion. The current case is the first reported human infection caused by S. felis and highlights the zoonotic potential of this bacterial species. Evidence of cat-to-human transmission was shown by comparative genomics of isolates from the patient with isolates of her cats.PMID:36763079 | DOI:10.1099/jmm.0.001661

Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - February 10, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Gregorius J Sips Marloes A M van Dijk Mireille van Westreenen Linda van der Graaf-van Bloois Birgitta Duim Els M Broens Source Type: research