Genomic analysis of Staphylococcus aureus from the West African Dwarf (WAD) goat in Nigeria

Genomic analysis of Staphylococcus aureus from the West African Dwarf (WAD) goat in Nigeria

Abstract Background Staphylococcus aureus can colonize various host species, and human-animal interaction is a significant factor for cross-species transmission. However, data on S. aureus colonization in animals, particularly on ruminants in close contact with humans, is limited. The West African D...

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Main Authors: Adebayo Osagie Shittu, Fadekemi Funmilayo Taiwo, Neele Judith Froböse, Bianca Schwartbeck, Silke Niemann, Alexander Mellmann, Frieder Schaumburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Staphylococcus aureus
Ruminants
Goats
Whole-genome sequencing
Nigeria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00987-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00987-8

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