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spa typing of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from domestic animals and veterinary staff in the UK and Ireland.
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy - 1 Dec 2006
Moodley Arshnee, Stegger Marc, Bagcigil Arzu F, Baptiste Keith E, Loeffler Anette, Lloyd David H, Williams Nicola J, Leonard Nola, Abbott Yvonne, Skov Robert, Guardabassi Luca
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OBJECTIVES: Region X of the protein A gene (spa) was sequenced from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates originating from animals, humans and the environment at veterinary hospitals in the UK and Ireland. MRSA transmission between animals and veterinary staff was assessed on the basis of spa typing, PFGE and epidemiological data. METHODS: MRSA isolates from dogs (n = 27), horses (n = 9),...
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