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Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage in UK veterinary staff and owners of infected pets: new risk groups.
The Journal of hospital infection - 1 Mar 2010
Loeffler A, Pfeiffer D U, Lloyd D H, Smith H, Soares-Magalhaes R, Lindsay J A
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Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal carriage on admission to hospital remains one of the most important risk factors for subsequent infection. Identification of high risk groups for MRSA carriage is vital for the success of infection control programmes. Veterinary staff may be one such risk group but little is known about pet owners and the role of contact with infected pets. As part of a...
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