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Evidence of multiple virulence subtypes in nosocomial and community-associated MRSA genotypes in companion animals from the upper midwestern and northeastern United States.
Clinical medicine & research - 1 Mar 2011
Lin Yihan, Barker Emily, Kislow Jennifer, Kaldhone Pravin, Stemper Mary E, Pantrangi Madhulatha, Moore Frances M, Hall Matthew, Fritsche Thomas R, Novicki Thomas, Foley Steven L, Shukla Sanjay K
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OBJECTIVE: Not much is known about the zoonotic transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in companion animals in the United States. We report the rate of prevalence of S. aureus and MRSA recovered from clinical samples of animals requiring treatment at veterinary clinics throughout the upper midwestern and northeastern United States. DESIGN: We compared phenotypes, genotypes, and...
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