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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Microbiological and parasitological study of different brands of sachet water sold within Nekede
Authors
Onyewuchi KSC, Anumihe OC, Azubuike C, Ekere IC, Opara U, Ugwuegbu O
Abstract
This study evaluated the microbiological and
parasitological study of different brands of sachet water sold within Nekede. A
total sample of 10 different brands of sachet water was purchased randomly from
hawkers and vendors within Nekede. Standard microbiological methods were
adopted in the determination of the microbial load, isolation and
identification of the bacterial isolates. Parasites were identified using
microscopic examination and parasite atlas. Results revealed that microbial
load of the different brands of sachet water sold within Nekede. Total viable
bacterial count recorded ranged from 2.0 x 101 cfu/ml to 3.0 x 102
cfu/ml. There was no total coliform and Salmonella-Shigella count
recorded. Bacterial isolates were; Pseudomonas, Bacillus and Corynebacterium
species. Bacillus species 4(57.1%) had the highest bacterial
frequency while Pseudomonas species 1(14.3%) had the least bacterial
frequency. Parasitic load and parasites in the different brands of sachet water
sold ranged from 2 to 6. Out of the ten (10) sachet water samples, two (2) had
parasites. The parasites were; Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba coli, and
Entamoeba hartmanni cysts and trophozoites. The findings from this study
suggest that NAFDAC should critically monitor and carry out routine assessment
of the site, water source, equipment and chemicals used by water factories in
order to avoid drinking contaminated sachet water by the public.
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How to cite this article:
Onyewuchi KSC, Anumihe OC, Azubuike C, Ekere IC, Opara U, Ugwuegbu O "Microbiological and parasitological study of different brands of sachet water sold within Nekede". International Journal of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 1-6
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