Prevalence, characterization and antibiogram of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from bovine and swine population in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.

ABSTRACT: Livestock is an important agriculture sector in India and exhibits an indispensable part of economy of the country. The rising prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), particularly methicillin-resistant (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant (VRSA) strains, in livestock has become a significant concern in public health and veterinary medicine. S. aureus is a versatile pathogen capable of colonizing various animal species, leading to potential zoonotic transmission. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, biofilm formation, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and molecular characterization of S. aureus isolates from cattle, buffalo, and pigs in Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India. A total of 406 samples including 187 milk samples and 200 nasal swabs from apparently healthy animals and 1

SUBMITTER: Das C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12316944 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature