Abstract:
The chevon is an animal source protein that is delicious, nutritious and a very well-known food for all. This
study aimed to determine the prevalence as well as the antibiotic sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus in
chevon sold at the different wet markets in Dhaka City. A total of 120 samples of raw chevon were
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collected from some selected areas. The cultural characteristics, staining and biochemical properties were
used to isolate and identify the S. aureus bacteria. The highest and lowest Total Viable Count (TVC) in the
supplied sample were log
10
9.22 CFU/gm and log
9.04 CFU/gm, respectively. The overall prevalence of S.
aureus in Dhaka City was 47.5%. The highest prevalence was recorded at BNP Bazar (65%) of the Dhaka
City. Isolates were investigated for antibiotic sensitivity profile using a Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion assay
against five common antibiotics used in goats. The S. aureus showed the highest sensitivity to gentamicin
(57.9%), followed by ciprofloxacin (56.14%), and the highest resistance pattern was shown against
amoxicillin (100%), followed by ampicillin (92.98%), and tetracycline (63.15%). These bacterial
contaminations in the chevon may be mitigated following proper hygienic management, proper boiling or
cooking, and public health awareness.
