Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile Of Bacteria Isolated From The Urine Of Female Students Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike
ABSTRACT
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be complicated if not
diagnosed early and treated. Bacteriological analysis of urine samples
collected from female students staying in the female hostels of Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture, Urnudike was carried out. A total of 100 urine
samples were collected from the students, examined for turbidity and inoculated
on Cysteine-Lactose Electrolyte Deficient (CLED) agar and Mannitol Salt Agar
(MSA). The isolates were characterized by colonial morphology, Gram staining
and biochemical tests. A total of fifty-two(52) bacteria! isolates were
obtained which include: Escherichia co/i 14(26.9%), Staphylococcus aureus 24(46
.2%),Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus (CONs) 9(17.3%),and Proteus spp.
5(9.62%). The isolates were subjected to sensitivity tests against thirteen(1
3) antibiotics in current use, using the disc diffusion method. Most of the
antibiotics were active against the isolates, of which Ciprofloxacin and
Ofloxacin showed the highest zone of inhibition (20-30mm) against Gram positive
and Gram negative isolates. However, Escherfchia coli, Staphylococcus aureus,
Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus and Proteus were 100% resistant to Augmentin,
Cefiriaxone, Imipenem and Cefexime . From this study, periodic testing of UTI
and also sensitivity testing prior to treatment is advocated.
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NWAOKORIE, J (2021). Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile Of Bacteria Isolated From The Urine Of Female Students Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 15, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antimicrobial-susceptibility-profile-of-bacteria-isolated-from-the-urine-of-female-students-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-7-2
JENNIFER, NWAOKORIE. "Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile Of Bacteria Isolated From The Urine Of Female Students Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 04 Nov. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antimicrobial-susceptibility-profile-of-bacteria-isolated-from-the-urine-of-female-students-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-7-2. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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JENNIFER, NWAOKORIE. "Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile Of Bacteria Isolated From The Urine Of Female Students Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 15 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antimicrobial-susceptibility-profile-of-bacteria-isolated-from-the-urine-of-female-students-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-7-2