We assessed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in persons on 49 swine farms in Belgium. Surveys showed that 48 (37.8%) persons carried MRSA ST398 and 1 (0.8%) had concurrent skin infection. Risk factors for carriage were MRSA carriage by pigs, regular contact with pigs and companion animals, and use of protective clothing.
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Ctr Dis Control & Prevent, Natl Ctr Preparedness Detect & Control Infect Dis, Div Hlth Care Quality Promot, Atlanta, GA 30333 USACtr Dis Control & Prevent, Natl Ctr Preparedness Detect & Control Infect Dis, Div Hlth Care Quality Promot, Atlanta, GA 30333 USA
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Ctr Dis Control & Prevent, Natl Ctr Preparedness Detect & Control Infect Dis, Div Hlth Care Quality Promot, Atlanta, GA 30333 USACtr Dis Control & Prevent, Natl Ctr Preparedness Detect & Control Infect Dis, Div Hlth Care Quality Promot, Atlanta, GA 30333 USA