Comparative Studies On The Bacteria Associated With Hands Of School Pupils In Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the bacteria species associated with hand of primary school pupils in Umuahia metropolis. The associated bacterial species were isolated by inoculating onto MacConkey agar and Nutrient agar using spread plate method of inoculation. The highest bacterial load was recorded against three (3) MOUAU and one St. Stephen pupils with a bacterial load of 6.1x103. This was followed by school Road pupil with a value of 5.9x103. The least bacterial load was recorded against pupil from World Bank housing estate (4.3x104). The identification test reveals the estate to belong to the genera Bacillus spp, E. coli, Salmonella spp and Staphlococcus spp. Of these isolates, S. aureus and E. coli the highest frequency of occurrence (33% respectively) followed by Salmonella spp (25%) while the least was recorded against Bacillus. Proper hand washing practice is encouraged for a healthy lifestyle.
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OGBONNA, I (2022). Comparative Studies On The Bacteria Associated With Hands Of School Pupils In Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 15, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/comparative-studies-on-the-bacteria-associated-with-hands-of-school-pupils-in-umuahia-metropolis-abia-state-7-2
IJEOMA, OGBONNA. "Comparative Studies On The Bacteria Associated With Hands Of School Pupils In Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 22 Feb. 2022, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/comparative-studies-on-the-bacteria-associated-with-hands-of-school-pupils-in-umuahia-metropolis-abia-state-7-2. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
IJEOMA, OGBONNA. "Comparative Studies On The Bacteria Associated With Hands Of School Pupils In Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 22 Feb. 2022. Web. 15 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/comparative-studies-on-the-bacteria-associated-with-hands-of-school-pupils-in-umuahia-metropolis-abia-state-7-2 >.
IJEOMA, OGBONNA. "Comparative Studies On The Bacteria Associated With Hands Of School Pupils In Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org (2022). Accessed 15 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/comparative-studies-on-the-bacteria-associated-with-hands-of-school-pupils-in-umuahia-metropolis-abia-state-7-2