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Occurrence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in some retailed animal products in Sokoto, Nigeria
Joint Authors
Yusuf, Yaqub
Aliyu, Musawa I.
Bello, Shuaibu A.
Ballah, Fatimah
Abd Allah, Arzika
Aliyu, Muhammad D.
Source
Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Issue
Vol. 64, Issue 1 (31 Jan. 2020), pp.135-142, 8 p.
Publisher
Alexandria University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Publication Date
2020-01-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an emerging pathogen responsible for multiple disease conditions in man.
Animals especially livestock are reservoirs of the bacteria and could infect humans through contact and consumption of infected or contaminated animal products.
A survey was conducted to determine the presence of MRSA in some animal products sold within Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria, using culture and molecular identification.
The prevalence rates of pathogen were '2%, 22%, 6% and 4% respectively in fresh milk, fermented milk, grilled beef and roasted beef.
The organism was found to be significantly associated with fermented milk (x2 = 10.01, p = 0.018).
The study revealed an alarming presence of MRSA in animal products sold within the study area.
Emergence of the pathogen could be attributed to the misuse of antibiotics in animals, free border crossing of pastoral nomads across West African States and inappropriate prescription of drugs in humans.
Shedding of the pathogen in milk and direct contamination during processing and handling are believed to be responsible in the contamination of the food products._
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yusuf, Yaqub& Aliyu, Musawa I.& Bello, Shuaibu A.& Ballah, Fatimah& Abd Allah, Arzika& Aliyu, Muhammad D.. 2020. Occurrence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in some retailed animal products in Sokoto, Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences،Vol. 64, no. 1, pp.135-142.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1324147
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yusuf, Yaqub…[et al.]. Occurrence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in some retailed animal products in Sokoto, Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences Vol. 64, no. 1 (Jan. 2020), pp.135-142.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1324147
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yusuf, Yaqub& Aliyu, Musawa I.& Bello, Shuaibu A.& Ballah, Fatimah& Abd Allah, Arzika& Aliyu, Muhammad D.. Occurrence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in some retailed animal products in Sokoto, Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences. 2020. Vol. 64, no. 1, pp.135-142.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1324147
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 139-142
Record ID
BIM-1324147