Staphylococcus aureus ST49 infection in red squirrels.

A PAPER in this issue of Veterinary Record describes dermatitis in red squirrels ( Sciurus vulgaris ) (Simpson and others, [pp 59-62][1]). We wish to report some additional observations. In 2009, a red squirrel on the Isle of Wight died after showing respiratory distress. On postmortem examination