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Emerging Infectious Diseases
Studies from Erasmus University have provided new data on emerging infectious diseases
April 22nd, 2008
'Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus sequence type 398 (ST398 MRSA) was identified in Dutch pigs and pig farmers. ST398 methicillin-susceptible S. aureus circulates among humans at low frequency (0.2%) but was isolated in 3 human cases of bacteremia (2.1%; p = 0.026). Although its natural host is probably porcine, ST398 MRSA likely causes infections in humans.' This article was prepared by TB & Outbreaks Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2008, TB & Outbreaks Week via NewsRx.com.
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-04-22)
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