Molecular Characterization and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Biofilm-Producing Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Caprine Mastitis

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April 30, 2025Pranta Sarkar, Nazmi Ara Rumi, Mir Rowshan Akter, Md. Aoulad Hosen, Likhon Kumar Shil, Nirban Kumar Das, Eliza Hassan, Md. Abu-Hena Mostafa, Zakaria Ahmed Sany, Hayate Mrich, Bamigboye Ramon AbiodunPublished

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The global rise of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a significant threat to both human and animal health. This study aimed to detect MRSA in goat mastitis cases, identify resistance-associated genes, and assess biofilm-forming virulence. A total of 46 milk samples were collected from clinically mastitis-affected Black Bengal goats in Dinajpur Sadar and Chirirbandar. Conventional biochemical and cultural methods, along with PCR, were used for bacterial identification. The mecA gene, conferring methicillin resistance, and the nuc gene, a species-specific marker, were amplified via PCR. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS v25 and R v2024. The results showed an 82.6% prevalence of S. aureus, with MRSA identified in 13.16% (5/38) of isolates. Antibiotic susceptibility testing revealed 100% resistance to methicillin, oxacillin, vancomycin, and cefoxitin, followed by 85.71% resistance to ampicillin. The presence of biofilm-forming MRSA highlights its role in persistent infections and therapeutic failures. These findings underscore the need for effective, evidence-based control strategies to mitigate the spread of MRSA in livestock and safeguard public health.

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VirulenceResistance geneBiofilmPCRAntibiotics

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December 31, 2025

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Atlantic Journal of Life Sciences (2025)

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Sarkar, P., Rumi, N. A., Akter, M. R., Hosen, M. A., Shil, L. K., Das, N. K., Hassan, E., Mostafa, M. A., Sany, Z. A., Mrich, H., and Abiodun, B. R. (2025). Molecular Characterization and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Biofilm-Producing Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Caprine Mastitis. Atlantic Journal of Life Sciences. https://doi.org/10.71005/thypa148