ANTIBIOGRAM OF BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM BARBING SALON EQUIPMENT IN THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, IDAH
Abstract
A total of Ten (10) Samples were collected from barbing salons in Umuahia Metropolis with the
aid of sterile swab stick and transported to laboratory for microbial analysis. The biochemical
characterization of isolates revealed the genera of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas sp, Bacillus sp, E. coli, Micrococcus luteus, Proteus sp and Serratia marcesens. The percentage occurrence of isolates from user hair brushes and clippers in barbing salons samples showed that Staphylococcus aureus had the highest occurrence 7(29.2%) followed by Pseudomonas sp 5(20.8%); E.coli 3(12.5%); Micrococcus luteus 2(8.3%); Proteus sp 2(8.3%), while Bacillus sp 4(16.7%). Serratia marcesens 1(4.2%) had the least occurrence. Antibiotics sensitivity test of the isolated bacteria revealed that all the six recorded (100%) sensitivity on Ciprofloxacin and Gentamycin while Proteus spp, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and E. coil were all resistant to Levofloxacin and Rifampicin respectively. The spread of the microorganisms and prevention of infection from hair brushes can be minimized by the use of hand sanitizers by the barbers, increased sanitary measures, strict adherence to cleaning of hair brushes with antimicrobial agent suitable for it and proper bathing and showering with soap and antiseptics.
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