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Journal of Clinical Microbiology, April 2000, p. 1628-1631, Vol. 38, No. 4
0095-1137/00/$04.00+0
Copyright © 2000, American Society for Microbiology. All rights reserved.

Molecular Phylogenetic Evidence for Noninvasive Zoonotic Transmission of Staphylococcus intermedius from a Canine Pet to a Human

Michael A. Tanner,* Christine L. Everett, and Douglas C. Youvan

Kairos Scientific Inc., Santa Clara, California 95054

Received 8 October 1999/Returned for modification 30 December 1999/Accepted 28 January 2000

rRNA-based molecular phylogenetic techniques were used to identify the bacterial species present in the ear fluid from a female patient with otitis externa. We report the identification of Staphylococcus intermedius from the patient and a possible route of transmission. Analysis of 16S ribosomal DNA restriction fragment length polymorphisms indicated that the dominant species present was S. intermedius. A pet dog owned by the patient also was tested and found to harbor S. intermedius. In humans, the disease is rare and considered a zoonosis. Previously, S. intermedius has been associated with dog bite wounds, catheter-related injuries, and surgery. This study represents the first reported case of a noninvasive infection with S. intermedius.

* Corresponding author. Mailing address: Kairos Scientific Inc., Bldg. 62, 3350 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Phone: (408) 567-0400, ext. 150. Fax: (408) 567-0440. E-mail: mtanner{at}kairos-scientific.com.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, April 2000, p. 1628-1631, Vol. 38, No. 4
0095-1137/00/$04.00+0
Copyright © 2000, American Society for Microbiology. All rights reserved.


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