Special Microbial Services-Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive coccal bacterium that is a member of the Firmicutes, and is frequently found in the nose, respiratory tract, and on the skin. Staphylococcus endangers the food industry and animal husbandry as it is so widespread. Although S. aureus is not always pathogenic, it is still a common cause of skin infections such as abscesses, respiratory infections (sinusitis), and food poisoning. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of S. aureus such as Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is a worldwide problem in clinical medicine. Though it is intractable due to the overuse of antibiotics, proper prevention can reduce the hazard of S. aureus infection. Staphylococcus aureus is the common bacterium in catering and medical industry. Our analysis will focus on food and ingredient test, practice environment test and possible infection test.

Fig SEM picture of Staphylococcus aureus (source CDC PHIL 11157)

Alfa Chemistry Offers Staphylococcus aureus Analytical Testing for:

• Detection and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus in water and product line.

• Exam for suspected infected examples.

• Biochemical pollution analysis.

• Environment testing for Staphylococcus aureus.

• Sterilization method test.

Application:

• Drinking water test classification and waste water test for environmental protection quota.

• Test for food source infection analysis.

• Sterilization method adjustment.

• QC/QA test for food and human contact products.

• Epidemic control.

Advantages

Alfa Chemistry is equipped with full set devices for microbiological study. We strictly follow the EPA and OECD guidance of Staphylococcus aureus and general rules. All methods are in compliance with regulations. We can be your one stop shop for food analysis efficiently and effectively. Our goal is to provide reliable and reproducible results. Feel free to contact us for your food analysis and testing, we will sincerely be at your service.

References

• newuser (Ed.): OECD Quantitative Method for Evaluating Mycobactericidal Activity of Microbicides Review of the 2013 Collaborative Study | US EPA ARCHIVE DOCUMENT.

• US EPA OCSPP/OPP (Ed.): Disinfectant Towelette Test: Testing of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella enterica.