Abstract

A review on Methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus in dairy cows and its consequences

Authors: Muhammad Adil, Zurisha Rani, Saim Ahmad, Muhammad Tariq, Muhammad Subbayyal Akram, Muhammad Ajmal, Ghulam Murtaza, Arslan Muhammad Ali Khan, Warda Qamar, Usama Zafar, Sehrish Gul and Mehwish Saeed

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.71081/cvj/2023.018

Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus is a notorious gram-positive bacterium that presents life-threatening consequences by affecting both humans and animals. Methicillin is a semisynthetic antibiotic that is used as an antibacterial, especially for S. aureus and infections caused by S. aureus. Methicillin- resistant is a significant risk to world health, S. aureus (MRSA) has unique categories that encompass strains connected to hospitals, communities, and animals. In densely populated developing nations, the challenges related to public hygiene practices can be particularly pronounced. Developing nations, unfortunately, documented cases of both MRSA within healthcare settings and a concerning rise in the incidence of MRSA, posing a significant and evolving threat to the wider community. MRSA is a significant contributor to dairy cow mastitis, and this includes instances of MRSA. What complicates matters further is the reported transmission of MRSA between those handling milk and the cows themselves. This phenomenon is not unique to Asian continents but has been monitored on a worldwide scale, with similar reports emerging from within the country. These findings underscore the potential for MRSA being imparted within animals and humans, particularly those engaged in the dairy industry.

Keywords: Methicillin-resistant; Staphylococcus aureus; Milk handlers; Animals; Community; Dairy cows; Transmission; Monitoring