Presence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococci and Carbapenemase-Positive Isolates on Surfaces in German Dog Daycare Facilities and Correlation with Cleaning Practices.

Many bacteria, including methicillin-resistant staphylococci and opportunistic pathogens such as (.) species, in particular members of the - () complex, are known to survive in environmental settings. This increases the risk of bacterial spreading and transmission to animals and humans, especially in institutions with a high animal population density.