Abstract
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA, is a worldwide problem that is deep-rooted in the healthcare systems that has also spread to the general public. The consequent identification of MRSA infecting or inhabiting animals and in food derived from animals, is a major source of concern, as it reveals additional MRSA reservoirs. S. aureus is an opportunistic bacterium and currently the most common cause of infections in cows. Its characteristics of antibiotic resistance, toxin-mediated virulence and invasiveness makes it to be a significantly important pathogen of interest. MRSA has become more resistant to even last-resort treatments during the preceding decade. S. aureus-targeted vaccines could be a potential answer to the antibiotic resistance crisis, but despite substantial efforts, a reliable and effective vaccine remains elusive. Because of the introduction of livestock MRSA in mammals, the epidemiology of MRSA in livestock has gotten a lot of interest. Because there are few studies on the Eastern Cape region, the researcher wanted to identify and describe S. aureus isolates identified in milk from dairy farms.
M.Sc. (Biotechnology)