Table 5.
Spa types of isolates of human, broilers and broiler houses, and residence samplesa
| MRSA- positive farm | Spa type | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Human (n pos./N) | Broilers and broiler houses (n pos./N) | Residence (n pos./N) | |
| 1 | t011 (2/2) | t011 (10/15) | Negative (0/5) |
| 2 | t011 (2/2) | t108 (4/20) | t011b (2/4) |
| 3 | t011 (1/2) | t011 (1/25) | t011b (2/4) |
| 4 | t034 (1/3) | t034, t3015 (11/15) | t034c (1/5) |
a
Two additional MRSA were isolated from two different MRSA-negative farms: spa-type t011 was found in a farmer, whereas spa-type t899 was found in a family member.
b
Armchair and TV remote control.
c
Armchair.