Prevalence and Public Health Implications of the Microbial load ofAbused Naira notes in Dutse metropolis, Jigawa state
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 4
Abstract
Naira notes could be one of the most potential vehicles to transmit infection between people. This study looked at the prevalence and public health implications of the microbial load of abused naira notes in Dutse metropolis, Jigawa state Nigeria. Swab samples from all denominations of the Nigerian currency notes (₦5-₦1000) were collected from volunteers, “okada” riders (commercial motor cyclists), beggars, telephone card sellers, shop keepers and traders, butchers, restaurant owners, “suya” (roasted meat), gas meat sellers and other individuals were analyzed. A total of 80 samples were used and percentages of occurrence of each bacterial and fungal isolates were observed. The total percentage occurrence of the bacterial isolates observed indicated thatStaphylococcus spp.had the highestoccurrence of 30.2℅and Bacillus spp with 26.5℅ followed by Staphylococcus aureus withthe lowest percentage of 16.3℅. The total percentage occurrence of the fungal isolates observed was inRhizopussppwith the highest occurrence of 66.5℅ and Aspergillus spp. with 52.8℅ respectively, which wasfollowed by the Penicillium spp with the lowest occurrence of 7.6℅.It was also observed that higher denominations were found to be more contaminated than lower denominations. The study therefore suggests that Nigerian naira that is commonly contaminated with harmful microorganisms can be a source of danger to the general public as it could cause enteric diseases, respiratory tract and skin infections. Therefore, care should be taken when handling money and during preparation and handling of food to avoid cross contamination.
Authors and Affiliations
1 Sani N. M. ,, 2Baba B. A, Yahuza S, Salim F. B, Yaro S. A, 2Mujahid N. S, Ayuba Daniel Kwada
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