Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a pathogen of significance to both veterinary and human health sectors. Acquisition of MRSA is associated with high levels of morbidity and mortality and is endemic in healthcare facilities across the globe. Emerging evidence is suggestive that companion animals act as reservoirs of disease when living with infected owners. Additionally, veterinary staff are now identified as high risk groups for MRSA carriage, raising concerns about the degree of antibiotic resistance in small animal medicine. Infection control link nurses have been utilised in the human healthcare industry to assist with MRSA reduction and their role could be modified for use within the veterinary industry.
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