Publications by authors named "Andrew R Robb"

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  • * The study identified 75 sequence types (STs), including two emerging methicillin-resistant clones, ST726 and ST551, the latter likely imported from Central Europe, while ST71 was the most prevalent strain.
  • * A high level of multidrug resistance was observed, with 96.4% of methicillin-resistant strains showing resistance, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring to address the risks posed to both animal and human health.
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, an opportunistic pathogen of dogs and cats, is rarely reported to cause infection in humans. Here, we describe a case of severe skin infection caused by , in a 47-year-old male, a dog owner; to the best of our knowledge, this is the first such case reported from Scotland. The patient presented with a short history of a severe ecthyma-like lesion on his forehead, with smaller lesions on his abdomen and legs.

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