Methicillin resistance and selective genetic determinants of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> isolates with bovine mastitis milk origin.

Abstract

In the present study, the prevalence of <i>mecA</i> was relatively low, possibly indicating that cows do not play a significant role in community-acquired MRSA infection in this area. According to the results, studied virulence factors were somewhat prevalent, bearing in mind the probable risk of transmission of these isolates from cows to humans, especially those that are in close contact with infected cattle. The data presented here can be used for the introduction of a protective vaccine against this infection.