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Antimicrobial resistance is a threat to public health. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus represents a priority for the implementation of preventive measures. The objective was to isolate S. aureus in humans, animals, and animal health care environment, and to characterize the genotypic and phenotypic profile of antimicrobial resistance in these isolates. We isolated S. aureus from staff, animals, and environment of a veterinary hospital, and identified their antimicrobial resistance profiles. Samples were collected from 20 humans, 13 animals, 14 surfaces, 8 mobile phones, and 7 veterinarians' stethoscopes by using sterile swabs. S. aureus was isolated by culturing on mannitol salt agar and preliminary identification was done by Gram staining and catalase test. Subsequently, a polymerase chain reaction was performed for species confirmation and investigating their antimicrobial-resistant genotypic profiles. Phenotypic profiles of resistant isolates were determined using the disk-diffusion technique. Ten S. aureus isolates were recovered from 5/20 humans (25%), it was also recovered from 2/13 animals (15.38%), including 1 dog and 1 cat, and from 1/14 of surfaces (7.14%). The oxacillin-susceptible mecA-positive Staphylococcus aureus phenotype was identified in a feline. Most of the isolates carried at least two resistance genes of different antimicrobial classes, with 90% (9/10) presenting the gene blaZ, with 10% (1/10) presenting the gene mecA, 20% (2/10) presenting tet38, 10% (1/10) presenting tetM, 90% (9/10) presenting norA, 50% (5/10) presenting norC, 10% (1/10) presenting ermA, and 60% (6/10) presenting ermB. In antibiograms, resistance to penicillin was identified in all the isolates, resistance to erythromycin was identified in 80% (8/10), and all the isolate's resistance to erythromycin presented erythromycin-induced resistance to clindamycin. Antimicrobial resistance in the veterinary hospital requires attention due to the risk of interspecies transmission, gene transfer between bacteria that colonize companion animals and humans and, can make antimicrobial therapy difficult.

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This research aimed to identify the diversity of bacterial species of the genus Staphylococcus spp. in subclinical mastitis in dairy herds in the state of Piauí, Northeastern Brazil, and to evaluate the phenotypic and genotypic resistance profile. Samples were obtained from a total of 17 dairy farms, amounting to 321 positive samples in the California Mastitis Test. Staphylococcus spp. were identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectroscopy. Subsequently, an antibiogram was performed, and a polymerase chain reaction was carried out to screen for resistance genes in the isolates. Among all the isolates, 59.45% (110/185) belonged to the Staphylococcus genus. Moreover, the following Staphylococcus spp. were identified Staphylococcus aureus, 68.1% (75/110); Staphylococcus chromogenes, 12.7% (14/110); Staphylococcus epidermidis, 5.4% (6/110); Staphylococcus sciuri, 4.5% (5/110); Staphylococcus warneri, 2.7% (3/110); Staphylococcus haemolyticus, 1.8% (2/110); Staphylococcus hominis, 1.8% (2/110); Staphylococcus arlettae, 0.9% (1/110); Staphylococcus capitis, 0.9% (1/110); and Staphylococcus gallinarum, 0.9% (1/110). The antibiogram showed a high frequency of resistance to penicillin and ampicillin, 70.0% (77/110) and 61.8% (68/110), respectively, and a low frequency of resistance to gentamicin and vancomycin, 10.9% (12/110) and 11.8% (13/110), respectively. In the genotypic tests for the different species of Staphylococcus spp., the occurrence of the blaZ gene was observed in 60.9% (67/110) of the isolates, followed by tetL and tetM, both with 20.0% (22/110) each, and the mecA and vanB genes were detected in 0.9% (1/110) of the samples. The identification of all Staphylococcus species isolated from subclinical mastitis cases and the phenotypic and genotypic resistance characterization in these isolates is of great importance for dairy farming in the state of Piauí, as well as for public health.

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This study detected the presence and distribution of mecA in Staphylococcus spp. in the dairy production environment at farm level in Brazil. We analyzed 335 samples of mastitis cow milk, 15 samples of nostrils and hand swabs from milkers, 14 teat cup swabs, and 9 milking buckets swabs. Initially, the samples were subjected to microbiological analysis to detect Staphylococcus spp. and then S. aureus and mecA positive isolates were identified by PCR. All S. aureus isolates carrying the mecA genes were subjected to DNA macro-restriction analysis by Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE). The mecA gene was detected in 6/335 (1.78%) of mastitis cow milk, 5/15 (33.3%), and 5/15 (33.3%) of nostrils and hand swab, and 4/14 (28.5%) of the teat cup isolates. MRSA genotyping was performed by PFGE, a total of seven pulsotypes were grouped in two clusters. This study identified the occurrence and spread of MRSA at dairy environment of farms, and also the existence of distinct genetic profiles between isolates.

Este estudo teve como objetivo detectar a presença e distribuição de mecA em Staphylococcus spp. no ambiente de produção leiteira em fazendas no Brasil. Foram analisadas 335 amostras de leite de vaca com mastite, 15 amostras de swabs de narinas e mãos de ordenhadores, 14 swabs de teteiras e nove swabs de baldes de ordenha. Inicialmente, as amostras foram submetidas a análises microbiológicas para detecção de Staphylococcus spp. e os isolados positivos foram identificados por PCR para S. aureus e mecA. Todos os isolados de S. aureus portadores do gene mecA foram submetidos à análise de macrorrestrição do DNA por Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE). O gene mecA foi detectado em 6/335 (1,78%) de leite de vaca com mastite, 5/15 (33,3%) e 5/15 (33,3%) de swab de narinas e de mãos, e 4/14 (28,5%) de teteiras. A genotipagem de MRSA realizada por PFGE identificou um total de sete pulsotipos, que foram agrupados em dois clusters. Este estudo identificou a ocorrência e disseminação de MRSA no ambiente das fazendas leiteiras, e também a existência de perfis genéticos distintos entre os isolados.

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Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile and highly adaptable pathogen associated with a wide range of infectious diseases in humans and animals. In the last decades, concern has increased worldwide due to the emergence and spread of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains shortly after this drug became a therapeutic option. In this study, we report the genomic features of the first mecC-mediated, ß-lactam resistant MRSA strain associated with livestock in Brazil and in the American continent. Three clonally related phenotypic MRSA isolates originated from a dairy herd were confirmed by polymerase chain reaction as mecC-harbouring MRSA isolates. Whole-genome sequencing was performed by Illumina Miseq platform. Downstream analyses showed that the strain was identified as the sequence type 126 (ST126) and spa type t605. In silico analysis revealed a mecC homolog gene in the orfX region associated with different penicillin-binding proteins. Moreover, genes encoding for efflux pump systems (arlR, mepR, LmrS, norA and mgrA), and antibiotic inactivation enzymes (blaZ and FosB) were also detected. Virulence analyses revealed that the strain harbours genes encoding for exoenzymes (aur, splA, splB and splE), toxin (hlgA, hlgB, hlgC, lukD and lukE) and enterotoxin (sea). The epidemiologic and genomic information provided by this study will support further epidemiological and evolutionary investigations to understand the origin and dissemination of mecC-MRSA among animals and its impact on public health.

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ABSTRACT: This research aimed to investigate the genotypic relatedness of 18 Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from intramammary infections in primiparous cows and extramammary sites on five dairy herds by rep-PCR using RW3A primers, and by PFGE using the endonuclease SmaI. The isolates were also evaluated in vitro for the susceptibility against beta-lactam antimicrobials drugs (penicillin and oxacillin), considering that beta-lactams are frequently used for treating staphylococcal intrammamary infections. The rep-PCR typing was highly discriminatory (D value= 0.9804) and a total of 15 patterns were detected. The PFGE method was also highly discriminatory (D value= 0.9667) and a total of 13 patterns were observed. A total of 15 out of 18 (83%) isolates were resistant to penicillin and one out of 18 (6%) to oxacillin. In conclusion, these findings confirmed the occurrence of a high genetic diversity of S. aureus strains at the herds and the presence of clonally-related strains only at the same herd, emphasizing a variety of genotypic profiles among the isolates.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se com este estudo investigar a correlação genética de 18 cepas de Staphylococcus aureus isoladas de infecções intramamárias em vacas primíparas e de locais extramamários em cinco propriedades leiteiras através das técnicas de PCR por sequências palindrômicas extragênicas repetitivas (rep-PCR), usando iniciadores RW3A, e de eletroforese em gel de campo pulsado (PFGE), usando a endonuclease SmaI. Os isolados também foram avaliados in vitro quanto à suscetibilidade aos antimicrobianos beta-lactâmicos (penicilina e oxacilina). A tipagem por rep-PCR foi altamente discriminatória (valor D = 0,9804) e um total de 15 padrões foram detectados. Os isolados de S. aureus foram agrupados em três grupos diferentes (A a C), com 80% de similaridade. A técnica de PFGE também foi altamente discriminatória (valor D = 0,9667) e um total de 13 padrões foi observado. A análise do dendrograma com um coeficiente de similaridade de 80% gerou dois grupos diferentes (A e B). Além disso, cepas clonais isoladas do leite foram identificadas na mesma propriedade pelos dois métodos de tipificação e, apesar da presença de cepas dominantes, nossos resultados sugerem uma alta diversidade genética dentre as cepas de S. aureus analisadas. Um total de 15, dos 18 (83%) isolados, eram resistentes à penicilina e um dos 18 (6%) à oxacilina. Assim, esses achados confirmam a ocorrência de uma alta diversidade genética de cepas de S. aureus nas propriedades e a presença de cepas clonalmente relacionadas apenas na mesma propriedade, enfatizando uma variedade de perfis genotípicos entre os isolados.

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This research aimed to investigate the genotypic relatedness of 18 Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from intramammary infections in primiparous cows and extramammary sites on five dairy herds by rep-PCR using RW3A primers, and by PFGE using the endonuclease SmaI. The isolates were also evaluated in vitro for the susceptibility against beta-lactam antimicrobials drugs (penicillin and oxacillin), considering that beta-lactams are frequently used for treating staphylococcal intrammamary infections. The rep-PCR typing was highly discriminatory (D value= 0.9804) and a total of 15 patterns were detected. The PFGE method was also highly discriminatory (D value= 0.9667) and a total of 13 patterns were observed. A total of 15 out of 18 (83%) isolates were resistant to penicillin and one out of 18 (6%) to oxacillin. In conclusion, these findings confirmed the occurrence of a high genetic diversity of S. aureus strains at the herds and the presence of clonally-related strains only at the same herd, emphasizing a variety of genotypic profiles among the isolates.(AU)

Objetivou-se com este estudo investigar a correlação genética de 18 cepas de Staphylococcus aureus isoladas de infecções intramamárias em vacas primíparas e de locais extramamários em cinco propriedades leiteiras através das técnicas de PCR por sequências palindrômicas extragênicas repetitivas (rep-PCR), usando iniciadores RW3A, e de eletroforese em gel de campo pulsado (PFGE), usando a endonuclease SmaI. Os isolados também foram avaliados in vitro quanto à suscetibilidade aos antimicrobianos beta-lactâmicos (penicilina e oxacilina). A tipagem por rep-PCR foi altamente discriminatória (valor D = 0,9804) e um total de 15 padrões foram detectados. Os isolados de S. aureus foram agrupados em três grupos diferentes (A a C), com 80% de similaridade. A técnica de PFGE também foi altamente discriminatória (valor D = 0,9667) e um total de 13 padrões foi observado. A análise do dendrograma com um coeficiente de similaridade de 80% gerou dois grupos diferentes (A e B). Além disso, cepas clonais isoladas do leite foram identificadas na mesma propriedade pelos dois métodos de tipificação e, apesar da presença de cepas dominantes, nossos resultados sugerem uma alta diversidade genética dentre as cepas de S. aureus analisadas. Um total de 15, dos 18 (83%) isolados, eram resistentes à penicilina e um dos 18 (6%) à oxacilina. Assim, esses achados confirmam a ocorrência de uma alta diversidade genética de cepas de S. aureus nas propriedades e a presença de cepas clonalmente relacionadas apenas na mesma propriedade, enfatizando uma variedade de perfis genotípicos entre os isolados.(AU)

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Our objectives were to identify genes of the multi-drug efflux system and to evaluate the antimicrobial activities of polypyrrole nanoparticles (PPy-NPs) and aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera against Staphylococcus spp. isolated from dairy farms in Northeast Brazil. Initially, 162 Staphylococcus spp. isolates were subjected to in vitro antimicrobial sensitivity tests. Of these, 35 presented antimicrobial multi-drug resistance phenotypes. These 35 isolates were then referred for the detection of norA, norB, norC, msrA, mgrA, tet-38, and lmrS genes, all of which feature in multi-drug efflux systems. In the isolates carrying the genes, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of PPy-NPs and Moringa oleifera aqueous extract were determined. In the molecular analysis of the 35 isolates norA, norC, tet-38, and msrA genes were detected and for the other genes norB, lmrS and mgrA there was no amplification. Antimicrobial activity was verified of PPy-NPs and aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera in Staphylococcus spp. carrying multi-drug efflux system genes. We concluded that there are multi-drug efflux system genes present in the Staphylococcus spp. from the agricultural environment in Northeast Brazil, and that aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera and PPy-NPs show bactericidal activity against these isolates.

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The study described in this Research Communication investigated the genotypic and phenotypic profiles of resistance to beta-lactams and other antimicrobials in non-aureus Staphylococci (NAS) isolated from buffalo, goat and sheep mastitis in the Northeast region of Brazil. A total of 190 isolates were analyzed and 42.3, 43.9 and 23.6% of them were positive for blaZ gene in buffalo, goat and sheep, respectively. Regarding the animal groups, in goats, amoxicillin was the antimicrobial with highest resistance index (72.7%), followed by penicillin G in buffaloes (51.9%) and ampicillin in sheep (43.1%). With regard to multiple antimicrobial resistance, 30.8% of NAS isolates from buffalo milk samples, 25.8% from goats and 25.0% from sheep presented multidrug-resistance. In the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) technique, amoxicillin MIC50 and MIC90 were 64 and 128 µg/ml, respectively, among isolates of the three animal species. In conclusion, high rates of resistance to beta-lactams are presented among NAS isolated from mastitis cases in buffaloes, goats and sheep in Northeast region of Brazil. These results provide an alert to animal and human health researchers, suggesting that the frequency of NAS needs to be reduced because they carry resistance genes which might increase the existing levels of antimicrobial resistance.

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A contaminação de ordenhadores por Staphylococcus spp. tem sido descrita como um fator de risco para infecções intramamárias em animais durante o procedimento de ordenha. Objetivou-se avaliar a colonização por Staphylococcus spp. da região palmar/interdigital e da cavidade nasal em funcionários de ordenha de propriedades leiteiras no Município de Venturosa-PE. Foram coletadas amostras de swab nasal e das mãos de funcionários (n=6) de três propriedades leiteiras. Em todas as amostras de swab nasal (6/6) e em 33,3% (2/6) de swab das mãos foram isolados Staphylococcus spp. Além disso, todos os isolados foram classificados como Staphylococcus Coagulase Negativo (SCN), o que indica a disseminação desses micro-organismos.

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A contaminação de ordenhadores por Staphylococcus spp. tem sido descrita como um fator de risco para infecções intramamárias em animais durante o procedimento de ordenha. Objetivou-se avaliar a colonização por Staphylococcus spp. da região palmar/interdigital e da cavidade nasal em funcionários de ordenha de propriedades leiteiras no Município de Venturosa-PE. Foram coletadas amostras de swab nasal e das mãos de funcionários (n=6) de três propriedades leiteiras. Em todas as amostras de swab nasal (6/6) e em 33,3% (2/6) de swab das mãos foram isolados Staphylococcus spp. Além disso, todos os isolados foram classificados como Staphylococcus Coagulase Negativo (SCN), o que indica a disseminação desses micro-organismos.(AU)

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Abstract This study focused on the detection of anti-Neospora caninum IgG antibodies in cows in the dairy farming region of the state of Piauí, Brazil. To this end, serum samples were collected from 255 dairy cows on 17 farms located in the dairy farming region of the municipality of Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil. The indirect fluorescence antibody test (IFAT) was employed to detect anti-N. caninum IgG antibodies, using anti-bovine IgG (Sigma®) conjugated to fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and a cutoff point of 1:200. Of the 255 samples analyzed, 69 (27.06%) were positive for anti- N. caninum IgG antibodies, the relative frequency found by property was: 1 (20.00%), 2 (53.33%), 3 (46.66%), 4 (53.33%), 5 (26.66%), 6 (6.66%), 7 (6.66%), 8 (20.00%), 9 (26.66%), 10 (26.66%), 11 (20.00%), 12 (20.00%), 13 (46.66%), 14 (26.66%), 15 (26.66%), 16 (20.00%) and 17 (13.33%). with titers of 200 (15.94%), 400 (20.30%), 800 (24.63%), 1600 (23.18%) and 3200 (15.94%), being the highest frequency for the titer of 800. This study demonstrates for the first time that cows from dairy herds of Parnaíba municipality, state of Piauí, are exposed to N. caninum.

Resumo Objetivou-se estudar a ocorrência de anticorpos IgG anti- Neospora caninum em vacas, na bacia leiteira do estado do Piauí, Brasil. Foram obtidas amostras séricas de 255 vacas leiteiras provenientes de 17 propriedades localizadas na bacia leiteira do município de Parnaíba, Piauí, Brasil. Para a pesquisa de anticorpos IgG anti- N. caninum foi empregada a técnica de Reação de Imunofluorescência Indireta, utilizando-se conjugado anti-IgG bovine (Sigma®) conjugado ao isotiocianato de fluoresceína e ponto de corte 1:200. Das 255 amostras analisadas, 69 (27,06%) foram positivas para anticorpos IgG anti- N. caninum, a frequência relativa encontrada por propriedade foi de: 1 (20,00%), 2 (53,33%), 3 (46,66%), 4 (53,33%), 5 (26,66%), 6 (6,66%), 7 (6,66%), 8 (20,00%), 9 (26,66%) 10 (26,66%), 11 (20,00%), 12 (20,00%), 13 (46,66%), 14 (26,66%), 15 (26,66%), 16 (20,00%) e 17 (13,33%) com títulos de 200 (15,94%), 400 (20,30%), 800 (24,63%), 1600 (23,18%) e 3200 (15,94%), sendo a maior frequência para o título de 800. Este estudo demonstra pela primeira vez que, vacas de rebanhos leiteiros do município de Parnaíba, estado do Piauí, estão expostas ao N. caninum.

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This study focused on the detection of anti-Neospora caninum IgG antibodies in cows in the dairy farming region of the state of Piauí, Brazil. To this end, serum samples were collected from 255 dairy cows on 17 farms located in the dairy farming region of the municipality of Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil. The indirect fluorescence antibody test (IFAT) was employed to detect anti-N. caninum IgG antibodies, using anti-bovine IgG (Sigma®) conjugated to fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and a cutoff point of 1:200. Of the 255 samples analyzed, 69 (27.06%) were positive for anti- N. caninum IgG antibodies, the relative frequency found by property was: 1 (20.00%), 2 (53.33%), 3 (46.66%), 4 (53.33%), 5 (26.66%), 6 (6.66%), 7 (6.66%), 8 (20.00%), 9 (26.66%), 10 (26.66%), 11 (20.00%), 12 (20.00%), 13 (46.66%), 14 (26.66%), 15 (26.66%), 16 (20.00%) and 17 (13.33%). with titers of 200 (15.94%), 400 (20.30%), 800 (24.63%), 1600 (23.18%) and 3200 (15.94%), being the highest frequency for the titer of 800. This study demonstrates for the first time that cows from dairy herds of Parnaíba municipality, state of Piauí, are exposed to N. caninum.

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Neospora caninum is a protozoan responsible for abortions, stillbirths (mainly among cattle) and neuromuscular diseases in dogs. Its importance in wild species and its impact on the environmental preservation of different ecosystems have been little described. This study aimed to investigate the presence of anti-N. caninum antibodies in feral cats on the island of Fernando de Noronha and contribute epidemiological data on this disease in these animals and its impact on the environmental preservation of the island. Serum samples from 257 feral cats on the island were analyzed through the Neospora agglutination test (NAT) to search for anti-Neospora caninum antibodies. Among the 257 serum samples analyzed, 8 (3.11%) were positive in the NAT. The antibody titers were 20 in seven animals (87.5%) and 40 in one animal (12.5%). These results demonstrate that feral cats are exposed to infection by N. caninum on the island of Fernando de Noronha, at a low frequency. Greater knowledge on this infection in this animal species in this insular environment is important for elucidating its impact on the conservation of species and the maintenance of this parasite on the island.

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Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of infections due to Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum and corresponding risk factors among dogs attended at veterinary clinics in the city of João Pessoa, Paraíba, northeastern Brazil. Blood samples were collected from 384 dogs that were attended at 34 veterinary clinics between April 2015 and May 2016. These two agents were diagnosed through the indirect immunofluorescence reaction (IFAT). Among the 384 animals evaluated, 37 (9.6%) were positive for T. gondii, with titers ranging from 16 to 512. Six dogs (1.6%) were positive for N. caninum, with titers of 50 to 200. Access to the streets (OR = 4.60; 95% CI = 1.74-12.20) and environments close to forested areas (OR = 2.79; 95% CI = 1.32-5.93) were found to be risk factors for T. gondii infection. The dogs attended at veterinary clinics in João Pessoa are exposed to infections caused by T. gondii and N. caninum. Dog owners should avoid having access to the street or contact with forest environments.

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar a ocorrência e os fatores de risco das infecções por Toxoplasma gondii e Neospora caninum em cães atendidos em clínicas veterinárias da cidade de João Pessoa, Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil. Foram colhidas 384 amostras de sangue cães procedentes de atendimento de 34 clínicas veterinárias, no período de abril de 2015 a maio de 2016. O diagnóstico para os dois agentes foi realizado pela reação de imunofluorescência indireta (RIFI). Dos 384 animais avaliados 37 (9,6%) foram positivos para T. gondii com títulos variando de 16 a 512. Para N. caninum seis (1,6%) cães foram positivos com títulos de 50 a 200. Foram constatados como fatores de risco para T. gondii as variáveis acesso à rua (OR = 4,60; IC 95% = 1,74-12,20) e ambiente próximo a matas (OR= 2,79; IC 95% = 1,32-5,93). Os cães atendidos em clínicas veterinárias em João Pessoa estão expostos às infecções por T. gondii e N. caninum. Os proprietários devem evitar o acesso dos animais à rua ou o contato com ambientes florestais.

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The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of infections due to Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum and corresponding risk factors among dogs attended at veterinary clinics in the city of João Pessoa, Paraíba, northeastern Brazil. Blood samples were collected from 384 dogs that were attended at 34 veterinary clinics between April 2015 and May 2016. These two agents were diagnosed through the indirect immunofluorescence reaction (IFAT). Among the 384 animals evaluated, 37 (9.6%) were positive for T. gondii, with titers ranging from 16 to 512. Six dogs (1.6%) were positive for N. caninum, with titers of 50 to 200. Access to the streets (OR = 4.60; 95% CI = 1.74-12.20) and environments close to forested areas (OR = 2.79; 95% CI = 1.32-5.93) were found to be risk factors for T. gondii infection. The dogs attended at veterinary clinics in João Pessoa are exposed to infections caused by T. gondii and N. caninum. Dog owners should avoid having access to the street or contact with forest environments.(AU)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar a ocorrência e os fatores de risco das infecções por Toxoplasma gondii e Neospora caninum em cães atendidos em clínicas veterinárias da cidade de João Pessoa, Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil. Foram colhidas 384 amostras de sangue cães procedentes de atendimento de 34 clínicas veterinárias, no período de abril de 2015 a maio de 2016. O diagnóstico para os dois agentes foi realizado pela reação de imunofluorescência indireta (RIFI). Dos 384 animais avaliados 37 (9,6%) foram positivos para T. gondii com títulos variando de 16 a 512. Para N. caninum seis (1,6%) cães foram positivos com títulos de 50 a 200. Foram constatados como fatores de risco para T. gondii as variáveis acesso à rua (OR = 4,60; IC 95% = 1,74-12,20) e ambiente próximo a matas (OR= 2,79; IC 95% = 1,32-5,93). Os cães atendidos em clínicas veterinárias em João Pessoa estão expostos às infecções por T. gondii e N. caninum. Os proprietários devem evitar o acesso dos animais à rua ou o contato com ambientes florestais.(AU)

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The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of infections due to Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum and corresponding risk factors among dogs attended at veterinary clinics in the city of João Pessoa, Paraíba, northeastern Brazil. Blood samples were collected from 384 dogs that were attended at 34 veterinary clinics between April 2015 and May 2016. These two agents were diagnosed through the indirect immunofluorescence reaction (IFAT). Among the 384 animals evaluated, 37 (9.6%) were positive for T. gondii, with titers ranging from 16 to 512. Six dogs (1.6%) were positive for N. caninum, with titers of 50 to 200. Access to the streets (OR = 4.60; 95% CI = 1.74-12.20) and environments close to forested areas (OR = 2.79; 95% CI = 1.32-5.93) were found to be risk factors for T. gondii infection. The dogs attended at veterinary clinics in João Pessoa are exposed to infections caused by T. gondii and N. caninum. Dog owners should avoid having access to the street or contact with forest environments.

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Staphylococcus spp. são os micro-organismos mais relacionados a casos de mastite bovina. Algumas cepas destes micro-organismos têm apresentado fatores de virulência como genes de resistência a antimicrobianos com destaque para a resistência à meticilina que é um problema de saúde pública. Esta revisão de literatura tem o objetivo de compilar dados sobre a mastite bovina causada por Staphylococcus spp. resistente à meticilina (MRS). Apesar desse antimicrobiano não ser comumente utilizado no tratamento das mastites, a frequência de casos de infecção da glândula mamária causada por MRS tem variado entre 1,34 a 47,6%. Acredita-se que o contato dos humanos com animais positivos para MRS e vice-versa favoreça a transmissão deste patógeno entre as espécies, contribuindo para a variação nas taxas de infecção. A detecção de MRS pode ser realizada por meio de provas fenotípicas, moleculares ou sorológicas e as medidas de controle devem contemplar a identificação dos casos, segregação dos animais, estudo epidemiológico da fonte de infecção do rebanho, além da constante limpeza e higienização do ambiente de confinamento, equipamentos e utensílios de ordenha. Casos de mastite ocasionados por esse patógeno assumem relevância para a saúde pública, pois a ingestão de leite e/ou derivados contaminados podem desencadear a transferência de MRS para seres humanos. Com isso, é necessário um alerta constante quanto à vigilância epidemiológica em fazendas leiteiras.(AU)

The most related microorganism in cases of bovine mastitis are Staphylococcus spp. Some strains of these microorganisms have shown virulence factors like antibiotic resistance genes, such as the resistance to methicillin, which represents a public health problem. This literature review aims to compile data related to bovine mastitis caused by Staphylococcus spp. Methicillin-resistant (MRS). Despite this antimicrobial not be commonly used in the treatment of mastitis, the frequency of cases of infection of the mammary gland caused by MRS has ranged from 1.34 to 47.6%. It is believed that the contact of humans with animals positive for MRS and vice versa favors the transmission of this pathogen among species, contributing to the variation in infection rates. MRS detection can be performed by phenotypic tests, molecular tests or serological tests and control measures must be taken such as the identification of cases, animal segregation, epidemiological study of the infection source of herd and the constant cleanliness and hygiene of the confined environment, equipment and milking utensils. Mastitis cases caused by this pathogen are of great relevance to public health because the ingestion of contaminated and/or derived from milk may trigger the transfer of MRS for human. Thus, a constant warning is required on the epidemiological surveillance in dairy farms.(AU)

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Staphylococcus spp. são os micro-organismos mais relacionados a casos de mastite bovina. Algumas cepas destes micro-organismos têm apresentado fatores de virulência como genes de resistência a antimicrobianos com destaque para a resistência à meticilina que é um problema de saúde pública. Esta revisão de literatura tem o objetivo de compilar dados sobre a mastite bovina causada por Staphylococcus spp. resistente à meticilina (MRS). Apesar desse antimicrobiano não ser comumente utilizado no tratamento das mastites, a frequência de casos de infecção da glândula mamária causada por MRS tem variado entre 1,34 a 47,6%. Acredita-se que o contato dos humanos com animais positivos para MRS e vice-versa favoreça a transmissão deste patógeno entre as espécies, contribuindo para a variação nas taxas de infecção. A detecção de MRS pode ser realizada por meio de provas fenotípicas, moleculares ou sorológicas e as medidas de controle devem contemplar a identificação dos casos, segregação dos animais, estudo epidemiológico da fonte de infecção do rebanho, além da constante limpeza e higienização do ambiente de confinamento, equipamentos e utensílios de ordenha. Casos de mastite ocasionados por esse patógeno assumem relevância para a saúde pública, pois a ingestão de leite e/ou derivados contaminados podem desencadear a transferência de MRS para seres humanos. Com isso, é necessário um alerta constante quanto à vigilância epidemiológica em fazendas leiteiras.(AU)

The most related microorganism in cases of bovine mastitis are Staphylococcus spp. Some strains of these microorganisms have shown virulence factors like antibiotic resistance genes, such as the resistance to methicillin, which represents a public health problem. This literature review aims to compile data related to bovine mastitis caused by Staphylococcus spp. Methicillin-resistant (MRS). Despite this antimicrobial not be commonly used in the treatment of mastitis, the frequency of cases of infection of the mammary gland caused by MRS has ranged from 1.34 to 47.6%. It is believed that the contact of humans with animals positive for MRS and vice versa favors the transmission of this pathogen among species, contributing to the variation in infection rates. MRS detection can be performed by phenotypic tests, molecular tests or serological tests and control measures must be taken such as the identification of cases, animal segregation, epidemiological study of the infection source of herd and the constant cleanliness and hygiene of the confined environment, equipment and milking utensils. Mastitis cases caused by this pathogen are of great relevance to public health because the ingestion of contaminated and/or derived from milk may trigger the transfer of MRS for human. Thus, a constant warning is required on the epidemiological surveillance in dairy farms.(AU)

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