Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance characterization of multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis isolated from raw milk of dairy cattle and ewes.

ABSTRACT: Milk is a vital and widely consumed food, but contamination by biological, chemical, and physical factors can lead to milk-borne diseases. Mastitis, particularly subclinical mastitis (SCM), is a significant biological factor that deteriorates milk quality. Among the 135 agents causing SCM, Staphylococcus epidermidis, a Gram-positive coagulase-negative staphylococcus, plays a notable role. The excessive and indiscriminate use of antibiotics in treating mastitis has led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains, posing threats to both animal and human health. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of SCM and identify MDR S. epidermidis isolates in raw milk samples from dairy cattle and ewes, and explore the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (mecA, tetK, and ermC) in thes

SUBMITTER: Inamullah 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12611168 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature