Methicillin-resistant staphylococci in companion animals
Baptiste KE, Williams K, Williams NJ +6 more2005Emerging infectious diseasesJournal Article
Abstract
We determined the molecular characteristics of methicillin-resistant staphylococci from animals and staff at a small animal and equine hospital. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) identical to human EMRSA-15 was found in dogs and hospital staff. In contrast, 5 distinct MRSA strains were isolated from horses but not from hospital staff.
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