Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from raw and grilled beef in Nyankpala community in the Northern Region of Ghana

Staphylococcus aureus is among the important pathogens contributing to foodborne illnesses. They easily cross contaminate foods from hands that comes in contact with the nose and mouth. They cause endocarditis, boils, impetigo, cellulitis and scalded skin. This study was carried out to determine the...

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Main Authors: Frederick Adzitey, Rejoice Ekli, Alexander Abu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Cogent Food & Agriculture
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2019.1671115