Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Prevalence among Captive Chimpanzees, Texas, USA, 20121

Hanley, Patrick W.; Barnhart, Kirstin F.; Abee, Christian R.; Lambeth, Susan P.; Weese, J. Scott

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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Prevalence among Captive Chimpanzees, Texas, USA, 20121

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Hanley, Patrick W. ; Barnhart, Kirstin F. ; Abee, Christian R. ; Lambeth, Susan P. ; Weese, J. Scott
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in humans and animals is concerning. In 2012, our evaluation of a captive chimpanzee colony in Texas revealed MRSA prevalence of 69%. Animal care staff should be aware of possible zoonotic MRSA transmission resulting from high prevalence among captive chimpanzees.
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Animals Animals, Zoo Anti-Bacterial Agents Cross-Sectional Studies Methicillin Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Staphylococcal Infections Zoonoses
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Emerg Infect Dis. 21(12):2158-2160
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26583847
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PMC4672451
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Journal Article
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Texas
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21
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12
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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