Distribution of campylobacter species in different water sources in parts of Enugu State of Nigeria
Aim: To determine the prevalence and possible reservoirs of Campylobacter species in water samples from different sources in Enugu and Nsukka areas of Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods: Four hundred and eighty (480) samples were obtained from the different water sources, using sterile bacteriological sa...
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| description | Aim: To determine the prevalence and possible reservoirs of Campylobacter species in water samples from different sources in Enugu and Nsukka areas of Enugu State, Nigeria.
Methods: Four hundred and eighty (480) samples were obtained from the different water sources, using sterile bacteriological samples bottles following standard protocols. The samples were maintained at between 8 and 15°C and processed within 1 hour of collection. Examination for Campylobacter species was accordingly carried out using a membrane filtration procedure (Celman CN - 6 metrical 47mm/0.45un membrane fitters) using 300ml samples volumes per sources. Butzlers' selective medium was used for isolating and incubation was done by the candle jar method at 42°C. Biochemical characterization of the strains was carried out and species identified by standard micirobiologkal procedures.
Results: 146 (34.2%) samples contained Campylobacter spp. Speciation shows the following prevalent rate of isolates: C: jejuni 97 (59.1%), C. Coli 48(29.3%), C. Lardis 14 (8.5%) and C. Faecalis 5 (3.0%). Stagnant waters were most highly contaminated followed by well waters. Tap water was the least contaminated.
Conclusions: Water is a reservoir for Campylobacter species and the risks inhabitants are exposed to through these waters are highlighted. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-241d27caf3134fd3a26df8c0fb85c68d2022-12-22T02:49:41ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsInternational Journal of Medicine and Health Development2635-36952001-01-01615759Distribution of campylobacter species in different water sources in parts of Enugu State of NigeriaN F OnyemelukweMarcus AkaolisaAim: To determine the prevalence and possible reservoirs of Campylobacter species in water samples from different sources in Enugu and Nsukka areas of Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods: Four hundred and eighty (480) samples were obtained from the different water sources, using sterile bacteriological samples bottles following standard protocols. The samples were maintained at between 8 and 15°C and processed within 1 hour of collection. Examination for Campylobacter species was accordingly carried out using a membrane filtration procedure (Celman CN - 6 metrical 47mm/0.45un membrane fitters) using 300ml samples volumes per sources. Butzlers' selective medium was used for isolating and incubation was done by the candle jar method at 42°C. Biochemical characterization of the strains was carried out and species identified by standard micirobiologkal procedures. Results: 146 (34.2%) samples contained Campylobacter spp. Speciation shows the following prevalent rate of isolates: C: jejuni 97 (59.1%), C. Coli 48(29.3%), C. Lardis 14 (8.5%) and C. Faecalis 5 (3.0%). Stagnant waters were most highly contaminated followed by well waters. Tap water was the least contaminated. Conclusions: Water is a reservoir for Campylobacter species and the risks inhabitants are exposed to through these waters are highlighted.http://www.ijmhdev.com/article.asp?issn=2635-3695;year=2001;volume=6;issue=1;spage=57;epage=59;aulast=Onyemelukwe;type=0campylobacter specieswater sourcesenugu state |
| spellingShingle | N F Onyemelukwe Marcus Akaolisa Distribution of campylobacter species in different water sources in parts of Enugu State of Nigeria International Journal of Medicine and Health Development campylobacter species water sources enugu state |
| title | Distribution of campylobacter species in different water sources in parts of Enugu State of Nigeria |
| title_full | Distribution of campylobacter species in different water sources in parts of Enugu State of Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Distribution of campylobacter species in different water sources in parts of Enugu State of Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Distribution of campylobacter species in different water sources in parts of Enugu State of Nigeria |
| title_short | Distribution of campylobacter species in different water sources in parts of Enugu State of Nigeria |
| title_sort | distribution of campylobacter species in different water sources in parts of enugu state of nigeria |
| topic | campylobacter species water sources enugu state |
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