Bacteriological Evaluation of Naira Notes Used In Aba, Nigeria and There Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2017, Vol 12, Issue 5
Abstract
Bacteria associated with mutilated Nigerian currencies in circulation were investigated. The Naira notes were randomly collected within Aba, Abia state and analysed microbiologically using standard method. The mean viable count of the currencies ranges from 0.8x108 to 5.0x108 cfu/ml. The ten naira notes (N10) had the highest average total viable count of 5.0x108 cfu/ml, followed by two hundred naira notes (N200) 3.0x108 cfu/ml, one hundred naira notes (N100) 2.6x108 cfu/ml five hundred naira notes (N500) 2.3x108 cfu/ml, twenty naira notes (N20)2.0x108 and fifty naira notes (N50) 2.0x108 cfu/ml while one thousand naira notes and five naira notes (N1000 and N5) had the least mean viable count of 0.8x108 and 1.9x108 cfu/ml respectively. Three bacterial species were isolated which included Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella sp., and, Bacillus subtilis. The Antibiotic susceptibility test showed the most isolates were susceptible to the test antibiotics except for Amoxil, Nalidixic Acid and Septrim. The present study therefore suggests need for public awareness on the risk of improper handling and use of currency notes especially among children.
Authors and Affiliations
3 Ejike, E. N, 2 Ejike, B. U, Onyeanula, E. O, 2 Eme, G. F
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