Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from buffalo, bovine, ovine and caprine milk samples collected in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil

Authors :: Aires-de-Sousa, Marta
Parente, Carlos E.S.R.
Vieira-da-Motta, Olney
Bonna, Isabel C.F.
Silva, Denise A.
De Lencastre, Herminia
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. June, 2007, Vol. 73 Issue 11-12, p3845, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: The characterization of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from buffalo, bovine, ovine and caprine milk samples collected in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil was studied. Major clone A in different herds was detected among all species and in infection, while colonization samples showed its geographical spread among Rio de Janeiro state.

Subjects :: Staphylococcus aureus -- Genetic aspects
Staphylococcus aureus -- Research
Gel electrophoresis -- Research
Microbial colonies -- Research
Biological sciences

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