Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus and Associated Risk Factors among Food Handlers in a Nigerian University
Staphylococcal foodborne illness, caused by the ingestion of contaminated foods by induced Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins, is one of the most recurrent foodborne diseases worldwide. Food handlers working in food-service establishments who carry enterotoxigenic isolates represent a reservoir for...
Main Authors: | O.O. Akinnola, A.N. Williams, M.I. Oniha, B.O. Ogunleye |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
2022-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology |
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Online Access: | https://microbiologyjournal.org/nasal-carriage-of-staphylococcus-aureus-and-associated-risk-factors-among-food-handlers-in-a-nigerian-university/ |
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