Staphylococcus aureus is a formidable bacterial pathogen that is responsible for infections
in humans and various species of wild, companion, and agricultural animals. The ability of S …

The emergence and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance among human, animal and
zoonotic pathogens pose an enormous threat to human health worldwide. The use of …

Objectives Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an increasing public
health concern worldwide. The objective of this study was to calculate a summary odds ratio …

Abstract The presence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in pig farms
has been widely reported, and the emergence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing …

Occupational exposure to swine has been associated with increased Staphylococcus
aureus carriage, including antimicrobial-resistant strains, and increased risk of infections. To …

Background: Industrial hog operation (IHO) workers may persistently carry antibiotic-
resistant, livestock-associated Staphylococcus aureus in their nasal cavities. It is unclear …

Background Industrial food animal production (IFAP) is characterized by dense animal
housing, high throughput, specialization, vertical integration, and corporate consolidation …

Staphylococcus aureus and other staphylococcal species are resident and transient
multihost colonizers as well as conditional pathogens. Especially S. aureus represents an …

Background The spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be driven by human–animal–
environment interactions, especially in regions with limited restrictions on antibiotic use …

Transmission of livestock-associated Staphylococcus aureus clonal complex 9 (LA-SA CC9)
between pigs raised on industrial hog operations (IHOs) and humans in the United States is …