Antibiotic resistance of isolates of Escherichia coli from chicken in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria
Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Microbiology - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
A total of 200 faecal samples were collected from the cloaca of chicken (layers) from four different poultry farms within Sokoto metropolis. In this study, 91 lactose fermenters isolates from Mac Conkey agar (presumed to be E. coli) were isolated out of which 38 isolates were confirmed as E. coli based on their biochemical characteristics. The isolates were then examined for resistance and sensitivity to different antimicrobials of veterinary and human significance. Antibiotic activities against the isolates were determined by Disc Diffusion test (Kirby and Bauer, 1996). Various antibiotic resistances were observed in all the isolates. There were maximum resistance to Amoxycilline and Cotrimoxazole (100%), followed by Augmentin (90%), Tetracycline (80%) and Nalidixic acid (70%).
Authors and Affiliations
Z. Shehu*| Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoto, Nigeria., Y. A. Adamu| Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria., S. Garba| Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoto, Nigeria., U. S Ahmad| Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoto, Nigeria., A. H. Bodinga| Ministry of Animal Health and Fisheries, Sokoto, Nigeria.
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP1203
- DOI 10.14196/sjm.v4i6.1889
- Views 454
- Downloads 26
Prevalence of haemoparasites in red sokoto goats slaughtered at Ahiaeke Market, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
The prevalence of haemoparasites in Red Sokoto goats slaughtered at Ahiaeke market, Umuahia, Abia State Nigeria were determined between the months of September and November 2014. Blood samples were collected from 125 app...
Screening of bacterial endophytes inhabiting Mimosa pudica L.
Research on endophytes is burgeoning immense importance since recent years with almost all plants harboring untold number of microorganism as endophytes. Endophytic plethora is reported to secrete unique novel metabolite...
In-vitro antibacterial evaluation of ethanolic stem crude extracts of anacardium occidentale linn. (anacardiaceae) on streptococcus mutans associated with dental caries
The preliminary phytochemistry and antibacterial activity of ethanolic stem crude extracts of Anacardium occidentale on Streptococcus mutans isolated from dental caries were determined using chemical, standard microbiolo...
Antibiotic resistance of isolates of Escherichia coli from chicken in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria
A total of 200 faecal samples were collected from the cloaca of chicken (layers) from four different poultry farms within Sokoto metropolis. In this study, 91 lactose fermenters isolates from Mac Conkey agar (presumed to...
Characterization of Escherichia coli isolates obtained from washing and rinsed water of broilers in pluck shops at Sreepur of Gazipur district in Bangladesh
The study was aimed at characterization of Escherichia coli isolates obtained from washing and rinsed water of broilers in pluck shops at Sreepur of Gazipur district in Bangladesh. A total of 30 samples collected from th...