Resistant "hospital"-bacteria in animals
Bacterial resistans is a problem in
animal- as in public health.
Photo: Anne-Mette Kirkemo, NVI
Multiresistant staphylococci are more frequently found outside health institutions and hospitals. In several European countries these bacteria are found in animals, and in humans who have frequent contact with animals. This is not yet a problem in Norway, but research scientists fear a development similar to other European countries.
Contact persons
Madelaine Norström, reseach scientist and coordinator NORM-VET, Norwegian Zoonosis Center
Tel: +47 23 21 64 82
E-post: madelaine.norstrom@vetinst.no
Marianne Sunde, reseach scientist, Section for Bacteriology
Tel: +47 23 21 63 81
E-post: marianne.sunde@vetinst.no
