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- Title
MRSA und ESBL-E in der Schweineproduktion.
- Authors
SCHMITHAUSEN, R. M.; SCHULZE-GEISTHOEVEL, S. V.; HOERAUF, A.; EXNER, M.; BIERBAUM, G.; BEKEREDJIAN-DING, I.; PETERSEN, B.
- Abstract
In the sense of "One Health" the risk of transmission of multiresistant bacteria to humans and animals within and along the pig production chain was addressed by an interdisciplinary team. The research included two studies including samples of humans (93), pigs (589) and the stable environment (643) which were screened for livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) and extended spectrum betalactamases carrying Escherichia coli (ESBL-E). Transmission, resistance dynamics and epidemiological links were analyzed. The results were evaluated concerning the impact of MRSA and ESBL-E colonization in pigs and their presence in the stable and in the stable environment for the transmission to humans and into the food chain. The stable air and the direct contact with animals when re-stocking were identified as "hot spots" for transmission from animal to animal or animal to human. To interrupt the infection chain hygiene and sanitation measures for the elimination of MRSA and ESBL-E are required. Monitoring of decontamination measures in pig stables contaminated with MRSA and ESBL-E showed that in principle, the elimination of MRSA and ESBL-E via hygiene and decontamination measures can be successful, however, a re-introduction of MRSA during re-stocking after disinfection is possible. The occurrence of MRSA in the stable environment could be reduced by cleaning and disinfection measures. Screening and elimination activities during the health monitoring program improved the health status of pigs and consequently reduced the use of antibiotics.
- Publication
Züchtungskunde, 2016, Vol 88, Issue 1, p52
- ISSN
0044-5401
- Publication type
Article