OBJECTIVE: The occurrence of Meticillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and the possible relatedness between farmer and animals were investigated in farms located in a rural area of East Sicily. METHODS: A total of 210 nasal swabs have been executed on 20 breeders and 150 bovines. All samples were processed by conventional method using nutrient broth, Baird Parker Agar and Chocolate Agar plates. Staphylococci were identified by biochemical tests (Api Staph System; bioMérieux). Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of all isolates was performed on Mueller-Hinton agar plates by Kirby Bauer's Disc Diffusion method. RESULTS: A total of 32 (15,2 %) MRSA were isolated. CONCLUSION: the studies provides evidence that transfer of MRSA strains can occur between animals and humans and vice versa. Risk factors for MRSA infection in animals are currently under investigation and such data are essential for the preparation of specific guidelines for control of MRSA in veterinary practice and in the prevention of occupational health
Prevalence of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among occupationally exposed targets and animals. Interim report
FOTI, Maria;PUGLIESE, Michela;FENGA, Concettina;GIACOPELLO, CRISTINA
2007-01-01
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OBJECTIVE: The occurrence of Meticillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and the possible relatedness between farmer and animals were investigated in farms located in a rural area of East Sicily. METHODS: A total of 210 nasal swabs have been executed on 20 breeders and 150 bovines. All samples were processed by conventional method using nutrient broth, Baird Parker Agar and Chocolate Agar plates. Staphylococci were identified by biochemical tests (Api Staph System; bioMérieux). Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of all isolates was performed on Mueller-Hinton agar plates by Kirby Bauer's Disc Diffusion method. RESULTS: A total of 32 (15,2 %) MRSA were isolated. CONCLUSION: the studies provides evidence that transfer of MRSA strains can occur between animals and humans and vice versa. Risk factors for MRSA infection in animals are currently under investigation and such data are essential for the preparation of specific guidelines for control of MRSA in veterinary practice and in the prevention of occupational healthPubblicazioni consigliate
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