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Presence, distribution, and molecular epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a small animal teaching hospital: a year-long active surveillance targeting dogs and their environment.
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 May 2013
van Balen Joany, Kelley Christina, Nava-Hoet Rocio C, Bateman Shane, Hillier Andrew, Dyce Jonathan, Wittum Thomas E, Hoet Armando E
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is known to be present in small animal veterinary clinical environments. However, a better understanding of the ecology and dynamics of MRSA in these environments is necessary for the development of effective infectious disease prevention and control programs. To achieve this goal, a yearlong active MRSA surveillance program was established at The Ohio State...
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