MRSA in pork production shower facilities: an intervention to reduce occupational exposure.

K. R. Leedom Larson; E. A. Wagstrom; K. J. Donham; A. L. Harper; B. M. Hanson; M. J. Male; T. C. Smith

MRSA in pork production shower facilities: an intervention to reduce occupational exposure.

K. R. Leedom Larson, E. A. Wagstrom, K. J. Donham, A. L. Harper, B. M. Hanson, M. J. Male, T. C. Smith

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Abstract

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal colonization has been documented in swine and swine workers. MRSA has also been found in the shower facilities of conventional swine farms. We previously conducted a review of the literature to identify measures used to reduce MRSA prevalence in athletic facilities. In this study, we evaluated those measures for adaptability to the pork production environment. A best practices protocol was developed to reduce MRSA levels in pork production shower facilities and implemented in two conventional swine production systems.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	5-9
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health
Volume	18
Issue number	1
State	Published - Jan 2012

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Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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