scholarly journals Investigative Study on the Bacteriological, Physical and Chemical Profiles of Aquaculture Waters: Insights Into Health Hazards for Fish and Human

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abideen Abdulkadir ◽  
Musa Idi-ogede Abubakar ◽  
Olanrewaju Jimoh Abdulkadir
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Pond Water ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Pseudomonas Spp ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Static Water ◽  
Bacillus Spp ◽  
Chemical Profiles ◽  
Staphylococcus Spp

Bacteriological and physic-chemical analysis of fish pond water is very important in aquaculture as this gives insights into likely threats to aquaculture and associated personnels. Bacteriological and physico-chemical profiles of selected fish ponds in the Ilorin West area of Kwara State, Nigeria were investigated to evaluate the water quality of rearing enclosures. Physico-chemical analyses revealed quality parameters were within the recommended range for aquaculture. Following bacteriological analyses of static water pond culture, the TVC and TCC showed temporal variations with concentration increasing with sampling time. However, the FCC showed fluctuation. Totally, 8 bacteria groups were isolated from both rearing enclosures. Of these, Gram negative bacteria showed dominance. In which 5 Gram negative (Escherichia coli, Proteus spp, Serratia spp, Enterobacter spp and Pseudomonas spp) and 3 Gram positive (Staphylococcus spp, Streptococcus spp, and Bacillus spp) were encountered. Estimates of bacteria occurrence in both rearing facilities respectively gave: Staphylococcus spp (20%), Streptococcus spp (12%) Proteus spp (8%) Enterobacter spp (20%) Serratia spp (16%), Bacillus spp (9%), Escherichia coli (8%), Pseudomonas spp (7%) from earthen pond water sampled. While Staphylococcus spp (18%), Streptococcus spp (16%), Proteus spp (8%), Enterobacter spp (22%), Serratia spp (8%), Bacillus spp (15%), Escherichia coli (8%), Pseudomonas spp (6%) from concrete water sampled. Conclusively, although there is the presence of bacteria groups of public health concern, the static water exchange provides benefits of natural processing of wastes and restoration of the pond ecosystem. Notably, the presence of Escherichia coli gives indication of presence of pathogenic organisms of enteric origin. The presence of these organisms has been associated with a lack of tentative pond management and effective biosecurity procedures. One recommendation to this culture system (static water aquaculture) is the consideration of adaptation of concepts in biomimicry or biofloc technology which operates on similar principles.

scholarly journals Evaluation of sanitary quality of goat milk in dairy industries from the Cariri region, state of Paraíba

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e596101220735
Author(s):  
Iara Nunes de Siqueira ◽  
Aline Antas Cordeiro Cavalcanti ◽  
Joyce Galvão de Souza ◽  
Filipe Jordão Pereira de Medeiros ◽  
João Carlos Taveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Goat Milk ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
Pasteurized Milk ◽  
Enterococcus Spp ◽  
Bacillus Spp ◽  
Thermotolerant Coliforms ◽  
Staphylococcus Spp

The sanitary evaluation of equipment and hands is fundamental to investigate the presence of pathogens in the dairy industry. Then, this study aims to evaluate the sanitization of equipment, workers’ hands, raw and pasteurized milk in goat milk dairies in the Cariri region, state of Paraíba.  Collected 32 samples of four dairies represented by letters A, B, C, and D. The followings contents were analyzed: mesophiles, total and thermotolerant coliforms, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Samonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in the reception tank, pasteurization tank, packing machine, package, wall, workers’ hand, and each dairy’s raw and pasteurized milk. After isolation, 84 colonies were confirmed by MALDI TOF. The indicator microorganisms presented variations for the workers’ hands, while A and B stayed within the patterns. For the equipment, only dairy B was within limits. They were out of the standard for mesophiles, total coliforms, and thermotolerant regarding raw and pasteurized milk. The microorganisms, the Enterobacteriaceae family presented a higher frequency, with 77.38%, and within this family, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., and Enterobacter spp. were the most prevalent. Gram-positive corresponded to 22.62%, Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., and Macrococcus caseolyticus. Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella spp. were not isolated. These demonstrate failures in goat milk processing with pathogenic bacteria in several dairy plants, indicating the need to adjust the product’s quality control.

scholarly journals Análisis epidemiológico de las infecciones urinarias en pacientes ambulatorios del Centro Médico Bautista

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Lisa Ibarrola de Ávila ◽  
Lourdes Talavera ◽  
María Marta González ◽  
Fernando Ávila
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Pseudomonas Spp ◽  
Enterococcus Spp ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Staphylococcus Spp ◽  
Los Grupos ◽  
Klebsiella Spp

Las infecciones del tracto urinario son las infecciones más comunes en todo el mundo y se presentan en todos los grupos de población, se estima que entre el 40% y el 50% de las mujeres  presentarán al menos una durante su vida, y de estas el  11% tendrá una infección al año, siendo la causa más frecuente de origen bacteriano (80%-90%). Constituyen una causa frecuente de consulta en atención primaria, afecta mayoritariamente a las mujeres, generalmente son monobacterianas ,sus  agentes etiológicos incluyen :  Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp, Proteus spp, Enterococcus spp, Pseudomonas spp y Staphylococcus spp, los cuales presentan prevalencias y perfiles de susceptibilidad antibiótica diferentes entre poblaciones por lo que es relevante contar con esta  información para generar un perfil clínico-epidemiológico propio que permita la implementación de medidas terapéuticas correctas, así como  la atención y control de la resistencia bacteriana, acordes con las particularidades de la población del lugar de estudio.

scholarly journals Microbiological safety of commonly available eye ointments and their in-vitro anti-bacterial potency

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-126
Author(s):  
Mrityunjoy Acharjee ◽  
Rakhi Baishnaib ◽  
Rashed Noor
Keyword(s):  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Fungal Contamination ◽  
Zone Diameter ◽  
Pseudomonas Spp ◽  
Cultural Methods ◽  
Bacillus Spp ◽  
Viable Bacteria ◽  
Staphylococcus Spp

Current study attempted to check out the microbiological quality of some common sterile ointment commonly implemented for the treatment of eye infections in Bangladesh. Seventeen (17) different eye ointment (T-Mycin, Aprocin, Bactin, Optimox and Cloram, Hypomer gel, Sonexa, Polytracin, Cero, Aristobet, Lotepred, Herpigel, Gentob, Xoviral, Zirgan, Xovir, Tomycin, Tobirax, AFm-plus and Parafresh) were microbiologically examined through common and traditional cultural methods. Total viable bacterial and fungal contamination was found up to 106 and 105 cfu/ml respectively. Among the 17 samples T-Mycin, Aprocin, Sonexa, Polytracinand Tomycinwere free from fungal contamination. All the samples significantly exceeded United States Pharmacopeia (USP) or British Pharmacopeia (BP) limit (<102 cfu/ml) in case of Total viable bacteria and fungus contamination. While the coliforms (Escherichia coli and Klebsheilla spp.) were absent in all samples, the prevalence of Staphylococcus spp. was 100% in all samples up to 103 while the Bacillus spp. was found up to 102 cfu/ml. Pseudomonas spp. was cultivated in TMycin, Aprocin Hypomer gel, Sonexa, Polytracin, Cero, Aristobet and Lotepred up to 103cfu/ml. All the 5 drugs showed their antibacterial potency with satisfactory range of zone diameter againstE. coli, Pseudomonas spp., Staphylococcus spp., Klebsheilla spp. and Bacillus spp. In case of all 17 ointments the average zone diameter range was noticed within 13mm-22mm. The highest zone diameter (22mm) was recorded against E. coli produced by Aprocin and minimum zone diameter (13mm) was recorded against Bacillus spp. produced by Bactin, Optimox and Cloram.Gentamicin and Streptomycin were used as positive control against the tested bacteria. Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 35 Number 2 December 2018, pp 122-126

scholarly journals Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated from Tympanotonus fuscatus Var. Radula (Prosobranchia:Potamididae) Sold in Markets in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
U. K. Asemota ◽  
M. D. Makut ◽  
S. O. Obiekezie ◽  
J. E. Owuna ◽  
M. O. Adamu
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Bacterial Load ◽  
Bacterial Count ◽  
Total Bacterial Count ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
Pseudomonas Spp ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Bacillus Spp ◽  
Gram Negative Organisms

The aim of this study was to determine the antibiogram of bacterial isolates from Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula sold in markets in Nasarawa State. Nigeria. Samples of Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula (periwinkles) were bought from soup ingredient sellers at different sale locations in Keffi, Masaka and Orange markets and were analyzed using standard bacteriological methods. The bacterial isolates were identified using morphological, cultural and biochemical techniques. The total bacteria count varied from 1.18–3.20 x 108 CFU/g for the raw samples while the total bacterial count for the boiled samples varied from 0–1.57 x 108 CFU/g. Periwinkle samples with shells from Masaka market had the highest bacterial load with a mean total bacterial count of 2.94 x 10⁸ CFU/g and mean total coliform count of 2.80 x 10⁶ CFU/g. Raw periwinkle samples with shells had a higher bacterial load than samples without shells. There was also a drastic reduction in the bacterial load in the periwinkle samples after boiling under laboratory conditions. The bacteria isolated were Bacillus spp. and Staphylococcus aureus were the Gram-positive bacteria isolated. Enterobacter spp., Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Pseudomonas spp., Serratia spp. and Proteus spp. The most frequently occurring gram positive bacteria was Escherichia coli with an isolation frequency of 6(24%), the least frequently occurring was Bacillus spp., 8(32)%. Antibiotic susceptibility test showed that all the gram negative organisms exhibited sensitivity to ciprofloxacin: Escherichia coli (32 mm), Enterobacter spp. (41.5 mm), Proteus spp. (40.0 mm), Salmonella spp. (37.0 mm), Serratia spp. (26.0 mm), Pseudomonas spp. (23.0 mm). All the gram negative organisms showed marked resistance to vancomycin: Escherichia coli (12.0 mm), Enterobacter spp. (10.0 mm), Proteus spp. (11.0 mm), Salmonella spp. (5.0 mm), Serratia spp. (10.0 mm) and Pseudomonas spp. (4.5 mm).

PREVALENCIA DE INFECCIÓN URINARIA, UROPATÓGENOS Y PERFIL DE SUSCEPTIBILIDAD ANTIMICROBIANA, MEDELLÍN 2011-2012

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-358
Author(s):  
Jaiberth Antonio Cardona Arias ◽  
Claudia Patricia Orrego Marin ◽  
Claudia Patricia Henao Mejia
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Pseudomonas Spp ◽  
Enterococcus Spp ◽  
Staphylococcus Spp ◽  
Klebsiella Spp

Introducción: Las infecciones del tracto urinario (ITU), constituyen una de las infecciones bacterianas más prevalentes, sus agentes etiológicos incluyen Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp, Proteus spp, Enterococcus spp, Pseudomonas spp y Staphylococcus spp, los cuales presentan prevalencias y perfiles de susceptibilidad antibiótica diferentes entre poblaciones. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de ITU, uropatógenos y el perfil de susceptibilidad antimicrobiana en una Institución Prestadora de Servicios de Salud (IPS) de Medellín, 2011-2012. Métodos: Estudio de prevalencia en 1.959 individuos atendidos en una IPS de tercer nivel. Se calcularon medidas de resumen, proporciones, razones de prevalencia, Chi cuadrado y Fisher. Se cuantificó la modificación del efecto (confusión o interacción) con análisis estratificado y modelos de regresión logística binaria en SPSS 21.0®. Resultados: La prevalencia de ITU fue 31% los principales agentes etiológicos fueron E. coli (69%), Enterococcus spp (11%) y Klebsiella spp (8%). La ITU y la infección por E. coli fueron estadísticamente mayores en mujeres y adultos mayores. La mayor frecuencia de resistencia de E. coli fue para ampicilina (61%), Ácido nalidixico (48%), TrimetropinSulfa (48%) y Ciprofloxacina (42%); mientras que en Klebsiella spp fue Ampicilina (100%), TrimetropinSulfa (23%), Ampicilina- Sulbactam (22%) y Cefalotina (19%). Conclusión: La elevada prevalencia de ITU, la multiplicidad de uropatógenos aislados, la identificación de grupos de mayor riesgo y la diversidad de perfiles de resistencia antibiótica, evidencian la necesidad de desarrollar investigaciones locales que permitan orientar las acciones en salud y vigilancia epidemiológica, acordes con las particularidades de cada población.

scholarly journals Infecções do trato urinário (ITU) de cães e gatos: etiologia e resistência aos antimicrobianos

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vania M. Carvalho ◽  
Tatiana Spinola ◽  
Fabrizia Tavolari ◽  
Kinue Irino ◽  
Rosana M. Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Pseudomonas Spp ◽  
Enterococcus Spp ◽  
Staphylococcus Spp ◽  
Klebsiella Spp

As infecções bacterianas do trato urinário (ITUs) são causa comum de doença em cães, gatos e humanos. Embora bactérias Gram positivas como Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. e Enterococcus spp., possam ocasionar ITUs, as bactérias Gram negativas (Escherichia coli, Proteus spp., Klebsiella spp., Pseudomonas spp. e Enterobacter spp.) respondem por 75% dos casos. Este estudo teve como objetivo determinar a frequência de diferentes gêneros de bactérias em ITUs em cães e gatos, bem como a sua sensibilidade aos antimicrobianos utilizados na rotina clínica. Portanto, amostras de urina de 100 cães e gatos com sinais de ITU foram coletadas assepticamente, sofrendo avaliação microbiológica por meio de métodos qualitativos e quantitativos, além de urinálise. Todos os isolados foram submetidos a testes de sensibilidade aos antimicrobianos. ITU foi confirmada em 74% dos animais, não havendo predominância quanto ao sexo. No que diz respeito à idade, 85% dos cães e 87% dos gatos tinham idades superiores a seis anos. Noventa e cinco cepas bacterianas foram isoladas, com maior frequência de Escherichia coli (55% do total) dos sorogrupos O6 e O2. Constatou-se níveis elevados de resistência a antimicrobianos nas cepas isoladas. Para as cepas Gram positivas, tetraciclina (46,1%), enrofloxacina, cotrimazol e estreptomicina (42,3% cada) foram as drogas com os maiores índices de resistência. Para as Gram negativas, amoxacilina e tetraciclina apresentaram percentuais acima de 50%. Multiresistência foi verificada em mais de 50% dos principais gêneros isolados. Considerando-se que as cepas de E. coli apresentam potencial zoonótico e forte participação na disseminação de resistência aos antimicrobianos, ressalta-se a importância do papel do médico veterinário na prevenção e controle das ITUs animais e sua contribuição para a saúde pública.

scholarly journals Characterization of bacterial pathogens from egg shell, egg yolk, feed and air samples of poultry houses

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arufa Parveen ◽  
Md Mostafizer Rahman ◽  
Md Fakhruzzaman ◽  
Mir Rowshan Akter ◽  
Md Shofiqul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Bacterial Pathogens ◽  
Egg Yolk ◽  
Bacteriological Study ◽  
Air Samples ◽  
Poultry Houses ◽  
Bacillus Spp ◽  
Egg Shell ◽  
Staphylococcus Spp

This study was selected to find out the bacterial pathogens in egg yolk, egg shell, feed and air samples of poultry houses at Dinajpur district in Bangladesh with isolation, identification and characterization of bacterial pathogens present in those samples. For this study, a total of 147 samples comprising egg shell (36), egg yolk (36), feed (45) and air (30) were collected during the period from January to May, 2012 and the collected samples were then examined for the bacteriological study by using cultural, morphological and biochemical techniques. On the basis of their cultural, morphological and biochemical properties the isolated organisms were identified as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus spp., Salmonella serovars and Bacillus spp. In this study it was observed that out of 147 samples a total of 51 were identified as bacterial pathogens in which egg shell containing 10 (27.78%), egg yolk 11 (30.56%), feed 20 (44.44%) and air 10 (33.33%) respectively. In this study it was also observed that the highest prevalence of bacterial pathogens in feed samples (44.44%) in comparison with egg shell (27.78%), egg yolk (30.56%) and air samples (33.33%). In this study it was demonstrated that out of four (04) pathogens Escherichia coli was more abundant (39.21%) in the layer house and its environment in comparison with Staphylococcus spp. (25.49%), Salmonella (23.52%) and Bacillus spp. (11.76%) respectively.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2017, 3(2): 168-174

Bakterienisolate aus dem unteren Respirationstrakt von erkrankten Hunden und deren aktuelle Resistenzsituation

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (05) ◽  
pp. 309-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Prenger-Berninghoff ◽  
N. Bauer ◽  
R. Weiß ◽  
A. Moritz ◽  
A. Steinfeld
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Polymyxin B ◽  
Bordetella Bronchiseptica ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Pseudomonas Spp ◽  
Klinische Relevanz ◽  
Staphylococcus Spp ◽  
Klebsiella Spp

Zusammenfassung Gegenstand: Retrospektive Untersuchung der mittels bronchoalveolärer Lavage (BAL) gewonnenen Keimflora der tiefen Atemwege erkrankter Hunde auf ihre Antibiotikaempfindlichkeit über 5 Jahre. Material und Methoden: Auswertung der Ergebnisse der Agardiffusionstests von Bakterienisolaten, die in den Jahren 2004–2009 von 84 Hunden isoliert wurden, und Vergleich mit den Resultaten einer gleichartigen Analyse der Jahre 1999/2000. Ergebnisse: Bei den 99 geprüften Bakterienisolaten handelte es sich um Pasteurella spp. (27,3%), Bordetella bronchiseptica (20,2%), Staphylococcus spp. (18,2%), Escherichia coli (15,2%), Klebsiella spp. (8,1%), Pseudomonas spp. (7,0%) und Streptococcus spp. (4,0%). Bei acht Hunden lagen Mischkulturen vor. Die Mehrzahl der Bordetella-(B.-)bronchiseptica-Isolate erwies sich als sensibel gegenüber den Fluorchinolonen sowie Tetracyclin, Doxycyclin und Polymyxin B. Im Vergleich zu 1999/2000 zeigte sich ein höherer Anteil der gegenüber Amoxicillin/Clavulansäure und Chloramphenicol empfindlichen B.-bronchiseptica-Isolate, wobei die Zunahme bezüglich Chloramphenicol statistisch signifikant war. Die überwiegende Anzahl der Staphylococcus-Isolate erwies sich gegenüber Enrofloxacin, Marbofloxacin, Amoxicillin/Clavulansäure, Chloramphenicol, Cephalexin, Doxycyclin und Polymyxin B sensibel. Im Vergleich zu 1999/2000 ergab sich ein erhöhter Anteil an Chloramphenicolund Tetracyclin-sensiblen Staphylococcus-Isolaten. Der Anteil Enrofloxacin-sensibler KlebsiellenIsolate betrug 62,5%, während er 1999/2000 bei 100% lag. Eine Sensibilität aller getesteten Klebsiellen-Isolate ließ sich noch gegenüber Polymyxin B nachweisen. Kein Antibiotikum zeigte eine Wirksamkeit gegenüber allen E.-coli-Isolaten. Statistisch signifikant war die Abnahme der gegenüber Amoxicillin/Clavulansäure-sensiblen Isolate. Schlussfolgerung und klinische Relevanz: Die Studie unterstreicht den Nutzen der BAL für eine ätiologische Diagnostik und den anschließenden fundierten Einsatz von Antibiotika. Die Mehrzahl der Bakterienisolate erwies sich als empfindlich gegenüber den Fluorchinolonen.

scholarly journals PERFIL DE RESISTÊNCIA BACTERIANA EM OTITES EXTERNAS DE CÃES ATENDIDOS EM HOSPITAL VETERINÁRIO

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Fabio Ribeiro Braga
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Proteus Mirabilis ◽  
Malassezia Pachydermatis ◽  
Pseudomonas Spp ◽  
Staphylococcus Spp

O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar a microbiota e descrever o perfil de sensibilidade das bactérias aos antimicrobianos em cães com otite externa atendidos em serviço hospitalar médico veterinário. Para isso, foram analisadas 559 amostras otológicas de cães com sinais clínicos de otite externa submetidas à cultura e antibiograma. Houve crescimento de microrganismos em 93,6% (523/559) das amostras, sendo que em 88,5% (463/523) houve crescimento de bactérias, 5,7% (30/523) crescimento de leveduras e 5,7% (30/523) infecções mistas. Foram obtidas 702 cepas, sendo Staphylococcus spp. 55,1% (387/702), Pseudomonas spp. 11,8% (83/702) e Proteus mirabilis 9,8% (69/702) os agentes bacterianos mais isolados. Dentre as leveduras, Malassezia pachydermatis 10,3% (54/523) foi a mais freqüente. Em relação aos resultados do perfil de sensibilidade das bactérias aos antimicrobianos, observou-se que as bactérias Gram-positivas Staphylococcus spp. e Streptococcus spp. apresentaram maior sensibilidade a amoxicilina + ácido clavulânico, com 92,5% e 100% das cepas sensíveis. Já as bactérias Gram-negativas Pseudomonas spp., P. mirabilis e Escherichia coli, apresentaram sensibilidade superior a 90% a tobramicina. Dentre todos os agentes bacterianos, Pseudomonas spp. foi o que demonstrou as maiores taxas de resistência frente a amoxicilina + ácido clavulânico (6,2%), cefalexina (7,4%) e sulfametoxazol + trimetoprima (13,6%). Os resultados do presente estudo indicaram que a maior parte das otites externas em cães está relacionada com infecções bacterianas, demonstrando a importância da realização de cultura bacteriana associada aos testes de sensibilidade aos antimicrobianos para corretos diagnóstico e tratamento dessas infecções.

scholarly journals Microbiological Safety: Evaluation of some Street Vended Ready-to-Eat Fruits Sold in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 603-608
Author(s):  
Ikpebivie Y. Oku ◽  
Ayodele A. Oyedeji ◽  
Akuru O. I.
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Safety Evaluation ◽  
Bacterial Count ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Microbiological Safety ◽  
Bacillus Spp ◽  
Microbiological Techniques ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi ◽  
Staphylococcus Spp ◽  
Klebsiella Spp

Street vended fruits cause food borne illnesses in developing countries. This study was carried out to determine the microbiological safety of some street vended fruits sold in Yenagoa metropolis of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Freshly cut ready-to-eat vended pawpaw, watermelon and pineapple were analysed for possible contamination with bacteria and fungi using standard microbiological techniques. A total of (17) samples: (5) Pawpaw, (6) Watermelon and (6) Pineapple were obtained from three (3) different local markets in Yenagoa metropolis, namely; Tombia, Opolo and Swali markets. Bacterial count ranged from 1.3x105 to 2.4x106cfu/ml for pineapple; 1.9x105 to 8.1x106cfu/ml for watermelon and 3.7x106 to 7.6x106cfu/ml for pawpaw samples. The highest bacterial count was obtained in watermelon from Opolo market, while the highest fungal count was recorded in pawpaw retailed at Opolo market. Microbial isolates were Bacillus sp, Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp, Staphylococcus sp, Klebsiella spp, Citrobacter spp, Proteus spp, Enterobacter spp, Mucor spp and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. There were 58.8% occurrence of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus spp and occurred most. Bacillus spp and Klebsiella spp had 47.1% occurrence and closely followed by Staphylococcus aureus 41.2%, while Proteus spp had the least 5.9% occurrence. The result obtained may be responsible for the prevalence of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus spp in Yenagoa metropolis. The presence of these organisms in these ready-to-eat retailed fruits analysed is a reflection of unwholesomeness and gross contamination of the fruits and therefore make the fruits unsafe for human consumption; hence the need for proper microbiological safety analysis of fruits for human consumption.

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