Methods
This study consisted of four parts; (1) a cross-sectional
prevalence study of MRSP/A in the guide dog population
as well as a case–control study to determine the risk
factors for MRSP/A, (2) the screening of contact dogs
of MRSP positive dogs from the prevalence study, along
with extended screening of breeding bitches of the Guide
Dog School and (3) the comparison of the MRSP isolates
from these dogs. The fourth part of the study included
mapping of possible transmission routes as well as longitudinal
follow-up of the MRSP-status of four dogs.