Isolation of Listeria monocytogenes from Raw Meat Sold in Nasarawa State

Listeriosis is an emerging infection with major public health concerns worldwide because of occurrence associated food-borne outbreak and significant risk mortality morbidity. This study aimed to isolate Listeria monocytogenes in raw meat samples selected markets Nasarawa State, determine the level contamination, as well antibiogram isolates. A total 60 were collected from different animals, including 4 cow meat, goat chicken each market. In all, analyzed microbiologically using method Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI, 2009). Out was detected 32 samples, giving overall prevalence 53.5%. Sixteen out 20 (80%) 10 (50%) 6 (30%) infected monocytogenes. All isolates further subjected biochemical analysis for confirmation The results revealed presence over 50% analyzed. 53.5% considered high indicated hazard linked consumption meats sold State if not properly cooked. susceptibility tests also conducted disc diffusion method. that most resistant commonly used antibiotics such Septrin, Ampiclox, Erythromycin, Zithromycin, Amoxillin, Pefloxacin. However, some relatively sensitive Ciprofloxacin, Sreptomycin, Gentamycin, Rifampicin. signal a chemotherapeutic problem case any infection.