Prevalence of Staphylococci in Milk Sold in Bharatpur

Milk is an important animal-based food that supplies essential nutrients such as proteins, energy, vitamins, and minerals critical for tissue growth and maintenance. Key microbial threats associated with contaminated milk include Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, and Campylobacter, which can result in various milk-borne illnesses such as scarlet fever, brucellosis, diphtheria, and typhoid.