Culture-dependent examination of the bacteriological quality of ready-to-eat African salads in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria and antibiotic resistance profile of associated bacteria
Chinyere Augusta Ajuzieogu, Irene Chidinma Dyboh, David Chinemerem Nwobodo
Abstract
spp. was resistant to Ampiclox and Amoxycillin but sensitive to Erythromycin, Pefloxacin and Septrin. From this study, it was discovered that consumers of RTE African salad from majority of the vendors across Enugu metropolis are at risk of severe food poisoning.
Topics & Concepts
Vibrio parahaemolyticusVibrioMacConkey agarMicrobiologyAgarBiologyAntibiotic sensitivityShigellaNutrient agarAgar diffusion testSalmonellaVibrio choleraeAntibiotic resistanceVeterinary medicineAntibioticsFood scienceStaphylococcus aureusBacteriaMedicineGeneticsVibrio bacteria research studiesFood Safety and HygieneIdentification and Quantification in Food