Multiple cases of familial transmission of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
The worldwide emergence of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) can have severe public health implications. Familial transmissions of CA-MRSA in The Netherlands were investigated. Among the families studied, two clusters of CA-MRSA could be identified. This report demonstrates that family members can serve as reservoirs of CA-MRSA which may become a serious problem in containing the spread of MRSA. Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2006;44:2994-6.
Published: 01/01/2006
Publication Type: Journal article
Publisher: Journal of Clinical Microbiology