scholarly journals Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by Moth Flies from Hospital Waste Water System

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 1893-1898
Author(s):  
Thomas Rupprecht ◽  
Annette Moter ◽  
Alexandra Wiessener ◽  
Joerg Reutershan ◽  
Klaus Lang-Schwarz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Water System ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Hospital Waste

scholarly journals Characterization of Multidrug Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Hospital Environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-101
Author(s):  
Saba Irshad ◽  
Humaira Yasmeen
Keyword(s):  
Multidrug Resistance ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Resistance Pattern ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Hospital Waste ◽  
Bacillus Spp

Background: Unveiling of multidrug resistance in bacteria is becoming a global concern. It contributes as a main financial burden to treat infectious diseases especially in developing countries. Objectives: This study was designed to determine the prevalence and resistance pattern of multidrug resistant bacteria from hospital soil. Methodology: Using random soil sampling technique, bacterial isolates were obtained through dilution plate method. Antimicrobial screening of isolates was performed by Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method against a panel of 14 known antibiotics. Furthermore, strains were biochemically identified following Bergey’s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology. Results: A total of 44 isolates were successfully identified from 4 soil samples of different waste areas of hospital from Multan region. Bacillus spp. and Staphylococcus ssp. were prominent isolates in all the sites. Resistance among Bacillus spp. was high against ampicillin (91%) and in Staphylococcus spp. against tetracycline (78%). Out of total strains, 35 were found to be multidrug resistant. Conclusion: Presence of drug residue in the hospital waste contributes to its resistance in bacteria. A substantial increase of multidrug resistance in hospital waste demands an effective management against drugs.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Isolates in Waste Water from Different Hospital Environment in Umuahia, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uzoije U.N ◽  
Iroha I.R ◽  
Moses I.B ◽  
Ukwa B.N ◽  
Onuorah A.L ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Waste Water ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
Hospital Waste

The discharge of untreated hospital waste water into the environment is a major public health concern as this could result in the environmental spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. The dissemination of such MDR bacteria in waste water remains unexamined in most geographical area. This study assessed the prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacterial isolates in waste water from hospital environment in Umuahia, Nigeria. Exactly 200 waste water samples were collected from various diagnostic laboratory units of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) Health Centers and Federal Medical Center (FMC), Umuahia in 250 ml screw-capped, heat-sterilized bottles. Water samples were analyzed using standard microbiological techniques. Bacterial isolates from water samples were identified with API-20E test kit. Antibiotic susceptibility test was done using Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion method. Multiple antibiotic resistance index (MARI) of isolated bacteria was determined using standard formulae. A total of 147(73.5 %) bacterial species such as S. aureus, Shigella spp, E. coli, Enterobacter spp, Proteus mirabilis, and Arizona spp were identified from the waste water samples. Bacterial isolates exhibited resistance to tetracycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, clindamycin, nalixidic acid, vancomycin, and chloramphenicol but very susceptible to imipenem. All isolates were multidrug-resistant with MARI values ranging from 0.5 - 0.8. This study revealed the presence of MDR bacteria in hospital waste water samples in Umuahia, Abia state, Nigeria. The threat and risk of exposure to such MDR bacteria is of public health significance and raises concern over poor management and disposal of hospital waste water or effluents.

C-terminal Lysine-Linked Magainin 2 with Increased Activity Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 738-747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esteban N. Lorenzón ◽  
Norival A. Santos-Filho ◽  
Matheus A. S. Ramos ◽  
Tais M. Bauab ◽  
Ilana L. B. C. Camargo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Increased Activity
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