Bacteriological Quality and Antibiogram of Creek Town River Water in Odukpani LGA, Nigeria

EasyChair Preprint 14390

Abstract

This study investigates the bacteriological quality and antibiogram of creek town river water in Odukpani Local Government Area (LGA), Nigeria. The assessment aimed to evaluate the presence of pathogenic microorganisms and their resistance profiles to commonly used antibiotics. Water samples were collected from various points along the creek and analyzed for total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and other indicator bacteria using standard microbiological techniques. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed using the disk diffusion method to determine the resistance patterns of isolated bacterial strains to a panel of antibiotics. The results revealed significant levels of microbial contamination, with high counts of coliforms and fecal coliforms indicative of fecal pollution. The antibiogram profiles showed varied resistance patterns, with many isolates demonstrating resistance to multiple antibiotics. This study highlights critical concerns regarding water quality and public health risks in the region, emphasizing the need for improved water sanitation measures and monitoring strategies to safeguard community health.

Keyphrases: Antibiogram, Creek Town River, Fecal coliforms, Odukpani LGA, Water contamination, bacteriological quality, total coliforms

@booklet{EasyChair:14390,
  author    = {Oluwaseun Abiade},
  title     = {Bacteriological Quality and Antibiogram of Creek Town River Water in Odukpani LGA, Nigeria},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14390},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}