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Multiple cases of familial transmission of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
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2006-08-01
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Multiple cases of familial transmission of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
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Abstract
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.