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Genotypic detection of some virulence factors and genetic tree of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from buffalo with subclinical mastitis in Nineveh governorate

Fahad Yaseen Taha, Ayman Hani Taha; Omar Hashim Sheet.


Abstract
Background:
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is identified as the foremost cause of inflammation of the milksecreting glands of buffalo and all ruminant animals. This bacterium carries various genes that encode virulence factors.

Aim:
This study aimed to identify the prevalence of S. aureus in milk specimens from buffalo farms, identify specific genes associated with virulence, and compare the genetic similarity of the study isolates with S. aureus isolates from different regions worldwide.

Methods:
Sixty subclinical milk samples were collected from buffaloes from October to December 2024 across various locations in the Nineveh governorate. This study employed standard microbiological procedures, including the use of various types of media and biochemical tests. Additionally, the presence of nuc, mecA, clfA, clfB, sea, seb, and sec genes in the isolates was determined using polymerase chain reaction.

Results:
Staphylococcus aureus was detected in 15% (9/60) of buffalo subclinical mastitis milk samples, with a higher prevalence rate of 30% (3/10) in buffalo milk samples from the Kaneitra district. While nuc, clfA, and clfB were present in all S. aureus isolates, the mecA, sea, seb, and sec genes were not. Using clfA gene analysis, five distinct strain sequences were identified and deposited to GenBank.

Conclusion:
Five S. aureus strains were found to share characteristics with strains from all over the world using phylogenetic analysis; the isolates exhibit distinct characteristics according to strain type and global distribution.

Key words: Genetic tree; S. aureus; Buffalo milk; Virulence factors.


 
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Taha FY, Taha AH, Sheet OH. Genotypic detection of some virulence factors and genetic tree of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from buffalo with subclinical mastitis in Nineveh governorate. Open Vet. J.. 2026; 16(5): 3192-3202. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i5.59

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Taha FY, Taha AH, Sheet OH. Genotypic detection of some virulence factors and genetic tree of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from buffalo with subclinical mastitis in Nineveh governorate. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=288093 [Access: June 10, 2026]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i5.59

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Taha FY, Taha AH, Sheet OH. Genotypic detection of some virulence factors and genetic tree of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from buffalo with subclinical mastitis in Nineveh governorate. Open Vet. J.. 2026; 16(5): 3192-3202. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i5.59


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Taha FY, Taha AH, Sheet OH. Genotypic detection of some virulence factors and genetic tree of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from buffalo with subclinical mastitis in Nineveh governorate. Open Vet. J.. (2026), [cited June 10, 2026]; 16(5): 3192-3202. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i5.59


Harvard Style

Taha, F. Y., Taha, . A. H. & Sheet, . O. H. (2026) Genotypic detection of some virulence factors and genetic tree of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from buffalo with subclinical mastitis in Nineveh governorate. Open Vet. J., 16 (5), 3192-3202. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i5.59


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Taha, Fahad Yaseen, Ayman Hani Taha, and Omar Hashim Sheet. 2026. Genotypic detection of some virulence factors and genetic tree of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from buffalo with subclinical mastitis in Nineveh governorate. Open Veterinary Journal, 16 (5), 3192-3202. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i5.59


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Taha, Fahad Yaseen, Ayman Hani Taha, and Omar Hashim Sheet. "Genotypic detection of some virulence factors and genetic tree of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from buffalo with subclinical mastitis in Nineveh governorate." Open Veterinary Journal 16 (2026), 3192-3202. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i5.59


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Taha, Fahad Yaseen, Ayman Hani Taha, and Omar Hashim Sheet. "Genotypic detection of some virulence factors and genetic tree of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from buffalo with subclinical mastitis in Nineveh governorate." Open Veterinary Journal 16.5 (2026), 3192-3202. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i5.59


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Taha, F. Y., Taha, . A. H. & Sheet, . O. H. (2026) Genotypic detection of some virulence factors and genetic tree of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from buffalo with subclinical mastitis in Nineveh governorate. Open Veterinary Journal, 16 (5), 3192-3202. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i5.59


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