Frequency, Distribution, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococci and Mammaliicoccus sciuri Isolated from Dogs and Their Owners in Rio de Janeiro

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Background: Staphylococcus spp. and Mammaliicoccus sciuri (M. sciuri) are Gram-positive cocci that inhabit mammals’ and birds’ skin and mucous membranes, part of the microbiota. An imbalance in local immunity can increase colonization, resulting in various infections. Inappropriate use of antimicrobials leads to Staphylococci and M. sciuri becoming resistant to conventional treatments. The transmission of...