Arbejdsbetinget MRSA-baerertilstand medförte alvorlige psykosociale konsekvenser for en landmand
Sammanfattning
We describe a case of work-related methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) CC398 carrier status in a 33-year-old
male working at a pig farm. The case was complicated since his pregnant girlfriend had also MRSA CC398 carrier status. Although
she remained without contact to farm animals the MRSA could not be eradicated. Conflicting messages from health-care workers
complicated the case and the psychological consequences became traumatizing to the patient and caused sick leave and
psychotherapy. This case shows the importance of better information of MRSA CC398 positive patients in the future, especially for
MRSA-exposed occupations.