Longitudinal study on transmission of MRSA CC398 within pig herds

Longitudinal study on transmission of MRSA CC398 within pig herds

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Since the detection of MRSA CC398 in pigs in 2004, it has emerged in livestock worldwide. MRSA CC398 has been found in people in contact with livestock and thus has become a public health issue. Data from a large-scale longitudinal s...

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Main Authors: Broens Els M, Espinosa-Gongora Carmen, Graat Elisabeth AM, Vendrig Nadia, Van Der Wolf Peter J, Guardabassi Luca, Butaye Patrick, Nielsen Jens, De Jong Mart CM, Van De Giessen Arjen W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Methicillin resistant
Staphylococcus aureus
Transmission
Pigs
MRSA
Reproduction ratio
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