Lipolytic activity of Staphylococcus aureus from human wounds, animals, foods, and food-contact surfaces in Brazil
2014 ◽
Vol 8
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pp. 1055-1058
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Introduction: S. aureus is of great importance to public health due to its pathogenicity. This study aimed to evaluate lipase production by S. aureus isolates from different sources. Methodology: Lipolytic activity was determined using Tween-Calcium agar (48 hours; 35°C). Results: Eighty-six percent of the isolates from human wounds were positive for lipase production. The frequencies of isolates positive for lipase production were 33.3% from cow udders, 15.4% from the nasal cavities of cattle, 82.9% from ricotta cheeses, and 100% and 91.7% from meat- and vegetable-contact surfaces, respectively. Conclusion: The production of lipase varied among the isolates according to their source.
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2016 ◽
Vol 51
(11)
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pp. 2493-2501
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1988 ◽
Vol 101
(2)
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pp. 367-375
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2007 ◽
Vol 18
(2)
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pp. 76-79
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