Dressed Chicken as Potential Vehicle for Spread of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Sokoto, Nigeria | Zendy

Aliyu Ibrahim Musawa | Zendy; Yusuf Yakubu | Zendy; Bashiru Garba | Zendy; Fatimah Muhammad Ballah | Zendy; Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril | Zendy; Abdulmalik Shuaibu Bello | Zendy; Mohammed Sani Gaddafi | Zendy; Abubakar Farida | Zendy

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Dressed Chicken as Potential Vehicle for Spread of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Sokoto, Nigeria

Author(s) -

Aliyu Ibrahim Musawa,

Yusuf Yakubu,

Bashiru Garba,

Fatimah Muhammad Ballah,

Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril,

Abdulmalik Shuaibu Bello,

Mohammed Sani Gaddafi,

Abubakar Farida

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

future science oa

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.825

H-Index - 23

ISSN - 2056-5623

DOI - 10.2144/fsoa-2020-0066

Subject(s) - sccmec , staphylococcus aureus , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , microbiology and biotechnology , antibiotics , antibiotic resistance , agar dilution method , veterinary medicine , biology , agar , medicine , minimum inhibitory concentration , bacteria , genetics

Aim: To evaluate the role of dressed chicken in the spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Sokoto, Nigeria. Materials & methods: 190 chicken carcass rinsates were subjected to culture and biochemical analyses to isolate and identify MRSA. PCR was used to amplify mecA gene that is responsible for methicillin resistance. Results & conclusion: Culture and molecular analysis showed 19.5% (37/190) of the rinse had MRSA on oxacillin-resistance screening agar base (ORSAB) with 7.9% (15/190) possessing the mecA gene. Significant association (p = 0.044) exist between local-chicken and presence of MRSA, being twice more likely to have MRSA compared to exotic-chickens (odds ratio [OR] = 2.132). Results indicate possible role of dressed-chicken in the spread of MRSA. Authorities should regulate the sale and use of antibiotics by farmers, and enhance hygienic practices at slaughterhouses.

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