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Hindi Research Article, J Vet Sci Med Diagn Vol: 3 Issue: 2
Nasal Colonization of Staphylococcus Spp among Captive and Free-Ranging Wallabies in South Australia
| Michelle MS Chen1*, Wayne SJ Boardman2,3, Ian Smith4, Amanda E Goodman1 and Melissa H Brown1 | |
| 1School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park 5042, South Australia, Australia | |
| 2School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy 5371, South Australia, Australia | |
| 3Barbara Hardy Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes 5095, South Australia, Australia | |
| 4ZoosSA, Monarto Zoo, Princes Highway, Monarto 5254, South Australia, Australia | |
| Corresponding author : Michelle MS Chen School of Biological Sciences, Sturt Road, Flinders University, Bedford Park 5042, South Australia, Australia Tel: +61-8-8201 2215 E-mail: michelle.chen@flinders.edu.au |
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| Received: March 14, 2014 Accepted: April 29, 2014 Published: May 05, 2014 | |
| Citation: Chen MM, Boardman WS, Smith I, Goodman AE, Brown MH (2014) Nasal Colonization of Staphylococcus Spp among Captive and Free-Ranging Wallabies in South Australia. J Vet Sci Med Diagn 3:2. doi:10.4172/2325-9590.1000136 |
Abstract
Nasal Colonization of Staphylococcus Spp among Captive and Free-Ranging Wallabies in South Australia
Staphylococcal species diversity has been well studied with regard to antibiotic resistance in humans and animals of commercial or social value. However, studies of free-ranging wildlife and animals of conservation value are limited. In this study, multidrug resistant staphylococci were found exclusively in free-ranging wallabies indicating human activity and prior antibiotic exposure may not be significant contributing factors to the development of antibiotic resistance in staphylococci in animal reservoirs.
