Abstract
Molecular Typing and Drug Resistance Patterns of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated From Raw Beef and Chicken Meat Samples
Highlights
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most important foodborne pathogens and the most common causes of food poisoning [1]
Fifteen S. aureus strains were isolated from 60 different meat samples which belonged to spa types t14870, t3802, t1814, t491, t386, t3424 and spa type t14870 with the frequency of 33.3% was the most prevalent genotype among S. aureus isolates. spa types of three isolates were not found in Ridom Spa Server data base and were considered as novel types
About 46.6% of isolates were resistant to more than one antibiotic and 13.3% of isolates were identified as methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA)
Summary
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most important foodborne pathogens and the most common causes of food poisoning [1]. This bacterium is known in many countries as the third leading cause of foodborne illnesses after Salmonella and Vibrio parahaemolyticus [2]. Dairy products and meat are some of the foods associated with staphylococcal food poisoning [1]. This bacterium multiplies quickly at room temperature and secretes its heat-resistant enterotoxins, causing food poisoning following consumption of foods contaminated with these toxins. Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most important food-borne pathogens. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, molecular types and drug resistance pattern of S. aureus isolated from retail meat in Tabriz city
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