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Molecular epidemiology, genetic diversity and antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from chicken and pig carcasses, and carcass handlers.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Okorie-Kanu Onyinye J, Anyanwu Madubuike U, Ezenduka Ekene V, Mgbeahuruike Anthony C, Thapaliya Dipendra, Gerbig Gracen, Ugwuijem Ejike E, Okorie-Kanu Christian O, Agbowo Philip, Olorunleke Solomon, Nwanta John A, Chah Kennedy F, Smith Tara C
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The epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus in food animals, associated products, and their zoonotic potential in Nigeria are poorly understood. This study aimed to provide data on the prevalence, genetic characteristics and antimicrobial resistance of S. aureus isolated from chicken and pig carcasses, and persons in contact with the carcasses at slaughterhouses in Nigeria. Surface swabs were collected randomly...
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