Transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus between human and hamster.

Published

Journal Article

Transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) between humans and animals is increasingly recognized. We newly document that the transmission of MRSA between human and hamster is possible.

Full Text

Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Ferreira, JP; Fowler, VG; Correa, MT; Lyman, R; Ruffin, F; Anderson, KL

Published Date

  • April 2011

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 49 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 1679 - 1680

PubMed ID

  • 21325561

Pubmed Central ID

  • 21325561

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1098-660X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1128/JCM.02469-10

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States