Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Poultry.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been detected in several species and animal-derived products. To determine whether MRSA is present in poultry, the researchers sampled 50 laying hens and 75 broiler chickens. MRSA was found in some broiler chickens but no laying hens. In all samples, spa type t1456 was found. Emerg Infect Dis. 2009;15(3):452-3.