BIOFILM FORMING POTENTIAL OF BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM STUDENT'S DUSTBIN WASTE IN NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY
Abstract
This study investigated the biofilm-forming potential of bacteria isolated from students’ dustbin waste in Niger Delta University. The aim was to identify bacterial species capable of forming biofilms and evaluate their resistance to common disinfectants. Samples were collected from five dustbin sites in Niger Delta University, cultured on multipurpose media, and tested for biofilm production using Congo Red Agar method. Identified isolates included Pseudomonas spp., Escherichia Coli, Klebsiella spp., Proteus spp., Shigella spp., Citrobacter spp., Providencia spp., Acinobacter spp., Enterobacter spp., and Edwardsiella spp. 10% showed strong biofilm formation, 16.6% showed moderate biofilm formation and 6.7% showed no biofilm formation. The findings underscore public health risks linked to poor waste management and highlight the need for improved disinfection practices and further research into strategies that target biofilms.
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