The selective medium used for isolation of S.
as pimples, boils, cellulites, toxic shock syndrome, aureus was Baird Parker Agar (BPA) (HiMedia Pvt.
impetigo, and abscesses to life threatening disease such Ltd.). A loopful of inoculum from enrichment were
as pneumonia, meningitis, endocarditis, and septicaemia streaked on BP agar and incubated for 48 hours at 37°C.
[2]. Especially in India, rate of infection is still higher Characteristic appearance of jet black colonies
because of warm and humid climate [10]. For many surrounded by a white halo were considered to be
years, S. aureus was the only staphylococcal species presumptive S. aureus (Fig-1). The pure cultures were
known to produce enterotoxins [11]. streaked on Nutrient agar (HiMedia Pvt. Ltd.) and
Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate incubated for 24 hours at 37°C and were further
the occurrence of S. aureus in milk and milk products characterized by biochemical tests