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Methicillin-ResistantStaphylococcus aureusin Pork Production Shower Facilities

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: As methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been found in pigs, we sought to determine if MRSA is present in pork production shower facilities. In two production systems tested, 3% and 26% of shower samples were positive for MRSA. spa types identified included t034, t189, t753, and t1746.

Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/aem.01128-10

Authors: Kerry R. Leedom Larson, Abby L. Harper, Blake M. Hanson, Michael J. Male, Shylo E. Wardyn, Anne E. Dressler, Elizabeth A. Wagstrom, Shaliesh Tendolkar, Daniel J. Diekema, Kelley J. Donham, Tara C. Smith

Institutions: University of Iowa, University of Minnesota, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, University of Iowa Health Care

Language: English

Topic: Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Award: G838796260

OpenAlex ID: W2117189768

FWCI: 1.547

Cites: 25

Cited by: 21

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