Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus CC398 in Humans and Pigs in Norway: A "One Health" Perspective on Introduction and Transmission

Conclusions. This study identified preventable routes of MRSA CC398 introduction and transmission: human occupational exposure, trade of pigs and livestock transport vehicles. These findings are essential for keeping pig populations MRSA free and, from a "One Health" perspective, preventing pig farms from becoming reservoirs for MRSA transmission to humans.

Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases - November 11, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Grontvedt, C. A., Elstrom, P., Stegger, M., Skov, R. L., Skytt Andersen, P., Larssen, K. W., Urdahl, A. M., Angen, O., Larsen, J., Amdal, S., Lotvedt, S. M., Sunde, M., Bjornholt, J. V. Tags: ARTICLES AND COMMENTARIES Source Type: research