Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern Of Bacteria Isolated From Zobo Drink Sold In Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Abstract
Antibacterial susceptibility pattern of
bacteria isolation from Zobo drink sold in Umuahia was carried out. Samples of
Zobo drink were purchased from different locations in Umuahia town and were
analyzed for bacterial contamination. They had a total heterotrophic bacteria
counts ranging from 4.9 x 10 cfu/g to 2.02 x 10° cfu/g. Staphylococcus aureus
counts ranging from 4.2 x 10° cfu/g to 1.02 x 10° cfu/g. Escherichia coli count
ranging from 5.7 x 10 cfu/g to 1.20 x 10° cfu/g coliform counts ranging from
6.6 x 10 cfu/g to 2.05 x 10 4 cfu/g. Lactobacillus counts ranging from 1.02 x
10° to 4.0 x 10. The bacterial isolates were Escheriachia coli, Staphylococcus
aureus, Lactobacillus sp., Bacillus sp, Proteus sp. and Streptococcus feaca/is.
Antibiotic susceptibility test was carried out on the organisms and Gentamicin
drug has the highest zone of inhibition of about 14mm. it would appear that
sample four ( 4) had the highest microbial quality than sample 1, 2 and 3. This
study suggest that most of zobo drinks sold in different locations in Umuahia
metropolis might be a source of food poisoning and can cause public health
hazards. Therefore the need for improvement and maintenance of good hygiene
practices by Zobo handlers and vendors in this state is emphasized
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CHILA, K (2022). Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern Of Bacteria Isolated From Zobo Drink Sold In Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 24, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antibiotic-susceptibility-pattern-of-bacteria-isolated-from-zobo-drink-sold-in-umuahia-abia-state-nigeria-7-2
KA, CHILA. "Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern Of Bacteria Isolated From Zobo Drink Sold In Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 16 Dec. 2022, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antibiotic-susceptibility-pattern-of-bacteria-isolated-from-zobo-drink-sold-in-umuahia-abia-state-nigeria-7-2. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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KA, CHILA. "Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern Of Bacteria Isolated From Zobo Drink Sold In Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria" Mouau.afribary.org (2022). Accessed 24 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antibiotic-susceptibility-pattern-of-bacteria-isolated-from-zobo-drink-sold-in-umuahia-abia-state-nigeria-7-2