The hospital superbug MRSA is now being carried by pets in Britain, it was revealed last night.
The deadly bacteria was discovered in a dozen animals from across the country,
the Health Protection Agency (HPA) confirmed.
The development could make it harder to limit the spread of MRSA, which kills
around 5,000 patients a year.
However, vets urged owners not to ditch their pets following the discovery.
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It is carried harmlessly by one in three people but can prove fatal in babies,
the elderly, those recovering from surgery or with a weakened immune system.
PA