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Investigation of Staphylococcus aureus Presence and Antimicrobial Resistance in Raw and Pasteurized Milk from Haramaya, Ethiopia

  • By

  • Daniel Mekore

  • Mesfin Mathewos

  • Habtamu Endale

  • Wubishet Admasu

  • November 27, 2025

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    Staphylococcus aureus is a significant pathogen in dairy farming, causing infections and economic losses due to mastitis in livestock.

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    Raw milk consumption in Ethiopia poses health risks due to potential contamination with S. aureus and associated foodborne diseases.

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    The study aimed to isolate S. aureus and assess its antimicrobial resistance in raw and pasteurized milk from Haramaya, Ethiopia.

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    A total of 117 milk samples were collected from two distribution chains: farm-to-retail and farm-to-processing.

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    Antibiotic-resistant S. aureus strains present challenges for veterinary and health sectors, complicating treatment and increasing hospital stays.

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Detection and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Staphylococcus aureus in Raw and pasteurized milk in and around Haramaya, Ethiopia

  • by Daniel Mekore, Mesfin Mathewos, Habtamu Endale, Wubishet Admasu

  • November 27, 2025

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