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Transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates on broiler farms.
Veterinary microbiology - 27 Dec 2013
Wendlandt Sarah, Kadlec Kristina, Fessler Andrea T, Mevius Dik, van Essen-Zandbergen Alieda, Hengeveld Paul D, Bosch Thijs, Schouls Leo, Schwarz Stefan, van Duijkeren Engeline
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the resistance pheno- and genotypes and the molecular typing characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from broiler farms in order to explore transmission between the different reservoirs. Thirty-seven MRSA CC398 isolates (11 from broilers, 15 from the broiler houses, 5 from farm residences and 6 from humans living and/or working...
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