Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8731
ISSN: 2329-8731
Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Research Article
Antibiotics Sensitivity Pattern of Staphylococcus aureus among Food Handlers in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Author(s): Joseph Omololu-Aso*, A.Oyinloye, Oluwaseun O. Omololu-Aso and Oluwagbenro Adesunloro
Staphylococcus aureus, gram positive cocci has been recognized to be an important pathogen in both the community and the hospital. Staphylococcus aureus has contributed to the global food borne illnesses and food poisoning as well as the hospital acquired infections. Although Staphylococcus aureus can be carried by humans, especially in the nasal cavity, this organism can pose threat to human life. The emergence of the Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus is at an alarming rate. The aim of this study is to determine the microbial colonization of nasal cavity with emphasis to Staphylococcus aureus, to detect the routes of transmission of staphylococcal infection in the community and to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility of the isolates recovered to various antibiotics used among these food handlers in Shomolu Local Government,.. View More»
DOI:
10.35841/2329-8731.22.10.275