Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in food-producing and companion animals in the European Union: epidemiology and control options for human and animal health - Scientific guideline

This document addresses the measures to be taken to manage risks for spread of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Keywords: Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), food producing animals, companion animals, antimicrobial use, antimicrobial resistance

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Reflection paper on MRSA in food producing and companion animals in the European Union: epidemiology and control options for human and animal health

Adopted Reference Number: EMEA/CVMP/SAGAM/68290/2009