Potential for pet animals to harbour methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus when residing with human MRSA patients. [electronic resource]
- Zoonoses and public health Jun 2012
- 286-93 p. digital
Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
1863-2378
10.1111/j.1863-2378.2011.01448.x doi
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