Prevalence of foodborne bacteria pathogens in intestinal tract of students of Fidei Polytechnic Gboko, Benue state Department: Microbiology By: Abenemmy Project ID: 6922 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦2000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractPrevalence of foodborne bacterial pathogens from the intestinal tract of students of Fidei Polytechnic Gboko, Benue State was studied. A total of fifty (50) samples were analyzed using the standard plate count technique. A total of seven bacteria species were isolated. These include Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp, Vibro cholera, Shigella spp, Pseudomonas spp, Streptococcus feacalis and Enterobacter aerogenes. Among the isolated Escherichia coli has the highest prevalence of 28(56%), followed by Salmonella spp 23 (46%) then Pseudomonas spp and Enterobacter aerogenes had a prevalence of 22 (44%) and 22 (44%) respectively. Then Shigella 15 (30%) and lastly Streptococcus feacalis with a prevalence of 11 (22%). The presence of these bacteria species indicates foodborne diseases. This could be the possible cause of diarrhea abdominal pain, and nosocomial among others. It is recommended that standard hygienic practices and sanitary measures should be ensured by the students under study. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Microbiology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Isolation and identification of microbes associated with spoilage bread»Bacterial analysis of urine polluted environment in federal polytechnic Nekede, Owerri»Microbiological quality of palm kernel fruits»Microbiological evaluation of home made grape juice»Therapeutic potential of Moringa Oleifera leaves»Antibacterial activity of honey on staphylococcus aureusescherichia coli and streptococcus pyogen isolated from wound»Bacteriological monitoring of abattoirs in Ehime Mbano in Imo state»Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial assessment of Spondias Mombin (Ijikara)»Proximate, selected vitamins, and minerals analysis of Moringa Oleifera»Biodeterioration of natural and artifical stone»Isolation and identification of bacterial aerosols bioaerosols dump sites in Yenagoa»The effect of crude avocado and pawpaw leaves extract on kidney function of guinea pigs»Microbial examination of raw meat obtained at main abattoir, Offa»Isolation and characterization of fungi associated with the spoilage of corn grown in farms in Rukpokwu community»Incidence of staphylococcus and salmonella species in Kunuaya retailed in Yenagoa