Bacteriological Quality of Vended Fresh Shrimps Harvested from Ndibe Beach, Afikpo North Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Abstract: This study determined the bacteriological quality of vended fresh shrimps harvested from Ndibe Beach, Afikpo North Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria using standard microbiological and biochemical techniques. The total aerobic plate counts based on the body parts showed high microbial burden in the ranges of 2.0 x 107 to 2.84 x 107cfu/g (head), 1.52 x 107 to 1.92 x 107cfu/g (body) and 9.62 x 106 to 1.96 x 107cfu/g (tail). The heads were the most contaminated with a mean bacterial load of 2.43±0.452 (x 107) cfu/g, while the tails were the least contaminated with 1.45 ±0.409 (x 107) cfu/g. The study also revealed the presence of four bacterial isolates including: Klebsiella species, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcusaureus and Salmonella species. Based on the body parts, Klebsiella spp. occurred highest in the head at the rate of 37%, followed by Escherichia coli (32%), Staphylococcus aureus (21%) and then Salmonella spp. (10%), while Staphylococcus aureus occurred highest (38%) in the body, followed by Escherichia coli (30%), Klebsiellaspp. (27%) and then Salmonella spp. (5%). Also, Staphylococcus aureus occurred highest (38%) at the tail, followed by Klebsiella spp. (31%), Escherichia coli (31%) but Salmonella spp. was absent in the tail (0%). Overall, the results revealed that Klebsiella spp. had the highest percentage occurrence of 37(33%) while Salmonella had the least percentage occurrence of 8(7%). The study also showed that 62 (55%) of the isolated bacteria were from the head, 37 (33%) from the body and then 13 (12%) from the tail. The study has shown that fresh shrimps harvested from Ndibe Beach were highly contaminated with potential pathogenic bacteria and therefore unsafe for human consumption unless properly cooked. It is therefore recommended that both vendors and buyers should be well enlightened on the place of personal hygiene in the transmission of food borne diseases. Keywords:Shrimps, bacteria, contamination, seafood, disease, vendors, Nigeria
Authors and Affiliations
Orji, J. Ov, Nnachi, A. U, Egwuatu, C. C, Akujobi, C. N, Iwuafor, A. A, Efunshile, A. M, Achi, E. C, Aghanya, I. N
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP371751
- DOI -
- Views 57
- Downloads 0
Ondansetron and Aprepitant Vs Ondansetron alone in prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries: A comparative study
Abstract: Recent studies have shown that aprepitant, a substance – P/ Nk 1 receptor antagonist is effective in postoperative vomiting. The present study was designed to find out whether addition of aprepitant to ondanset...
Altered Blood Glucose Levels in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorder affecting 5-7% women of reproductive age. The etiology of PCOS is multifactorial. It is associated with menstrual dysfunction and subfertilit...
Is There a Relationship Between MMP-9 and Oxidised LDL in a Normal Population?
Abstract: Oxidised LDL, a marker of systemic oxidative stress, and MMP-9, a collagenase found in vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques have been implicated in the initiation and/or progression of atherosclerosis. Infiltrati...
Brain Death Statistics of Antakya State Hospital in Years between 2009 and 2013: A Retrospective Study
The purpose of our study is in assessing the brain-death notices that have occurred in Hatay Antakya State Hospital and in highlighting the changes that have taken place over a five-year period. Data from 82 patients who...
Diabetes Prevalence and Its Correlation with Non Modifiable Risk Factors in Rural Area of Western India
Abstract: India has earned the dubious distinction of being the diabetic capital of the world and there are an estimated 62 million people with diabetes in India today. Unfortunately, over half of these people remain und...