Our veterinary microbiology research at the University of Lincoln is focussed on the potential uses of anti-microbial compounds. As a result their effectiveness on Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA) is also investigated. Though mainly a human health problem, MRSA has the potential to infect our pets. As a result research is ongoing in how to minimise the risk of transfer of MRSA into veterinary medicine.
* "Now the hospital superbug spreads to pets": Experts warn of epidemic as actress tells how MRSA killed her beloved dog. (source: the Mail on Sunday, Oct 17th 2004)
