Livestock-associated MRSA found among MRSA from humans

(European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)) The survey results show more frequent detections and geographical dispersion of LA-MRSA in humans in the EU/EEA since 2007, and highlight the public health and veterinary importance of LA-MRSA as a 'One Health' issue. The ECDC advocates for periodic systematic surveys or integrated multi-sectorial surveillance to facilitate control measures.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news