Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Beauty Salon, the Netherlands.

An outbreak of community-associated USA300 methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus occurred in a beautician and 2 of her customers. Eight other persons, who were either infected (n = 5) or colonized (n = 3), were linked to this outbreak, including a family member, a household contact, and partners of customers. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2008;14(11):1797-9.