Emergence of Novel Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Lineages in Scotland: Insights from Whole Genome Sequencing

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered the emergence of novel methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) lineages in Scotland, using whole genome sequencing of isolates from both companion animals and humans. Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, an opportunistic pathogen predominantly found in dogs, is increasingly being detected in humans, often through direct contact with dogs.