Self-reported methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection in USA pork producers.
Journal Title: Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine - Year 2010, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Pork producers selected from the National Pork Board`s producer database were surveyed. Five (3.7%) reported being diagnosed with a MRSA infection. Risk factors related to swine farm biosecurity were examined. None were statistically significant predictors of MRSA infection.
Authors and Affiliations
Kerry R Leedom Larson, Tara C Smith, Kelley J Donham
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