Table 2.
Characterization of the S. aureus strains by PFGE and respective toxin production.
| S. aureus strain number | PFGE type | Toxin(s) | Farm | Origin of sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region of São Carlos: | ||||
| SA2 | II | - | 3 | Individual cow |
| SA3 | II | - | 3 | Bulk milk |
| SA4 | III | - | 5 | Individual cow |
| SA7 | V | TSST-1 | 17 | Bulk milk |
| SA12 | VII | - | 19 | Individual cow |
| Region of Ribeirao Preto: | ||||
| SA1 | I | - | 22 | Individual cow |
| SA5 | IV | - | 23 | Individual cow |
| SA6 | I | TSST-1 | 23 | Bulk milk |
| SA8 | VI | - | 29 | Individual cow |
| SA9 | VI | - | 29 | Individual cow |
| SA10 | VI | - | 29 | Individual cow |
| SA11 | VI | - | 29 | Bulk tank |
| SA13 | VIII | B,C | 36 | Individual cow |
| SA14 | IX | - | 37 | Individual cow |
| SA15 | X | - | 35 | Individual cow |
| SA16 | XI | - | 35 | Individual cow |
| SA17 | XII | TSST-1 | 31 | Individual cow |
| SA18 | XIII | - | 31 | Individual cow |