Screening of Kunun-zaki for the Presence of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) and Carbapenemase Producing Escherichia Coli
Screening of Kunun-zaki for the Presence of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) and Carbapenemase Producing Escherichia Coli
Author(s): Kelechi Chikanma Edward, Chukwuemeka Eric Alozie, Precious Obioha Owuamalam, Onyedikachi Victor OnyekachiSubject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: UIKTEN - Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science
Keywords: Kunun-zaki; Escherichia coli; Extended-spectrum beta lactamase; carbapenemase; Umuahia
Summary/Abstract: In this study, fifty Kunun-zaki beverages were examined for the presence of extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase producing Escherichia coli. 20% of the samples were found to be contaminated with E. coli, whose counts ranged from 7.00×102-1.72×104(cfu/ml). All isolates were subjected to in-vitro antibiotics susceptibility testing which revealed complete sensitivity of the isolates to ofloxacin and total resistance to the carbapenems. 8 isolates showed multi-drug resistance, out of which, 4 were confirmed to be ESBL and carbapenemase producers. Such contaminated beverages if not regulated, can serve as a means for the dissemination of multi-drug resistant E. coli.
Journal: SAR Journal - Science and Research
- Issue Year: 2/2019
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 158-166
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English
