ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS FROM MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
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2012
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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of gastroenteritis resulting from the
consumption of contaminated food. Staphylococcal food poisoning is due to the
absorption of Staphylococcal enterotoxins preformed in the food. Milk and milk
products serve not only as source of nutrition but also as substrates for the growth of
microorganisms. Millions of peoples are victims of food-borne illness resulting from
ingestion of toxin produced by food associated S. aureus. Gastrointestinal disease
(enterocolitis or food poisoning) is caused by a heat-stable staphylococcal enterotoxin
and characterized by projectile vomiting, diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps,
electrolyte imbalance and loss of fluids. Onset of disease in this case has a
characteristic short incubation period of 1-8 h. Therefore, the present study was
undertaken with the objective to isolate and characterize the S. aureus from milk and
milk products intended for the human consumption available in the retail market
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Veterinary Public Health, Study