Scientists believe a strain of the MRSA superbug has spread from farm animals to hospitals and baby clinics in the UK. Three samples of the drug-resistant bacteria taken from a hospital and neo-natal unit in Scotland closely matched a specific strain found in livestock. Generally, people and animals harbour different forms of the potent MRSA strain CC398 investigated by the researchers. But the new evidence suggests that the livestock version is capable of being transmitted from animals to humans, and has found its way into hospitals. Scientists believe a strain of the MRSA superbug has spread from farm animals to hospitals and baby clinics in the UK. Generally, people and animals harbour different forms of the potent MRSA strain CC398. But the new evidence suggests that the livestock version is capable of being transmitted from animals to humans
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Genetic fingerprint study shows strong evidence of MRSA superbug spreading from farm animals to hospitals
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Three samples of the drug-resistant bacteria taken from a Scottish hospital and neonatal unit closely matched a specific strain found in livestock
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Generally animals and humans harbour different strains of the bacteria
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But new evidence suggests the livestock version is capable of spreading from animals to humans
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