Abstract
Multi-drug Resistant Pseudomonas Species Isolated from the Wastewater of an Abattoir in Ibadan, Nigeria
Highlights
The use of antibiotics for the promotion of animal growth and traditional therapy culminate the development of resistance in pathogenic microorganisms and their posterior transmission to humans through food
Aim: This study was designed to determine the occurrence of antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas species in an abattoir wastewater in Ibadan, Nigeria
There is a need to ensure adequate treatment of abattoir wastewater to decimating bacteria population especially the potential pathogenic strains before they are eventually released into the environment
Summary
The use of antibiotics for the promotion of animal growth and traditional therapy culminate the development of resistance in pathogenic microorganisms and their posterior transmission to humans through food. Pseudomonas species are Gram-negative aerobic bacilli widely distributed in the natural environment, including soil and water These groups of bacteria are opportunistic and ubiquitous pathogens, probably due to their limited nutritional requirements and tolerance of adverse physical and chemical conditions including stream temperatures [1,2,3]. The emergence of strains of Pseudomonas species with variable and growing levels of antimicrobial resistance has generated considerable concern and various studies have sought to characterize this resistance and establish risk parameters. This phenomenon is complex and has multiple causes, some of which have already been determined whereas others still require further elucidation [5]. Researches on antimicrobial resistance profiles of P. aeruginosa are essential to find out the susceptibilities of this pathogen against commonly prescribed antibiotics in any health care facility so as to optimize the current therapeutic treatment options [5]
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