During a survey to determine bacteriophage types of staphylococci in the milk of dairy cattle on Oahu, antibiotic resistant S. aureus Type 80/81 was found. The same type was found in several human beings associated with the dairy. Theories as to the origin of the infection are presented, and the public health significance of the findings is discussed.
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