STAPHYLOCOCCI IN MILK AND SOME DAIRY PRODUCTS

Document Type : Research article

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Two hundred samples, 50 each, of raw milk, cream, kariesh cheese and processed cheese were examined. Coagulase positive staphylococci proved to be present in 16%, 14%, 28% and 4% of examined samples respectively. While coagulase negative staphylococci could be detected in 26%, 22%, 26% and 16% of examined samples respectively. The relationship between coagulase and DNase activites is discussed.