Staphylococcus aureus from Camel is Becoming Unleashed Drug-resistant Pathogen

Authors

  • Zeeshan Arif Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Mariam Anjum Department of Food Sciences, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Amjad Islam Aqib Cholistan university of veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Mahreen Fatima Pharmacology & Toxicology Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Mohsin Khan Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Noor-e-Ali Faculty Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Baghdad-ul-Jaded Campus the Islamia University Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56946/jzs.v3i2.721

Keywords:

Camel mastitis, Staphylococcus aureus, antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic susceptibility, drug resistance

Abstract

Mastitis poses a significant threat to camel milk production, compromising both quality and yield, particularly due to multidrug-resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus. This study aimed to isolate and characterize S. aureus from mastitis-infected camels in the Cholistan and Suleiman ranges of Pakistan, evaluate their antibiotic susceptibility profiles, and develop potential treatment strategies. A total of 25% of isolates were MDR, with higher resistance observed in the Cholistan region. Susceptibility testing revealed alarming resistance patterns, particularly against oxacillin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, and trimethoprim. In vitro synergy assays indicated that combinations such as gentamicin + ampicillin and cefotaxime + ampicillin were the most effective. Field trials confirmed these findings, with the highest recovery rates observed within 3–5 days when using these combinations. These findings underscore the urgency of integrated mastitis management through targeted antibiotic use and vaccination strategies to preserve the therapeutic and commercial value of camel milk.

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2025-07-18
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DOI: 10.56946/jzs.v3i2.721

How to Cite

Arif, Z., Anjum, M., Aqib, A. I., Fatima, M., Khan, M., & Noor-e-Ali. (2025). Staphylococcus aureus from Camel is Becoming Unleashed Drug-resistant Pathogen. Journal of Zoology and Systematics, 3(2), 24–32. https://doi.org/10.56946/jzs.v3i2.721

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