MICROBIAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIBIOGRAM OF BATHROOM WALL

This study on the microbial analysis and antibiogram of bathroom wall was carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Five samples were collected. The result of the study revealed the following; Sample D had the highest colony count of 329 colonies while sample B had the least count (34 colonies). While that of fungal c tints revealed that Sample B had the highest colony count (19 colonies) and sample C (10 colonies). The microscopic and biochemical characterization of the bacterial isolates revealed are presence of Bacillus' sp, Streptococcus sp, Campylobctcter sp, Escherichia sp, Micrococci sp, and Staphylococcus sp. Fungal characterization revealed the presence of Aspergillus sp Penicillium sp, Absidia sp, Cladosporium sp and Rhizopus sp. Bacillus sp had the highest percentage occurrence of 18.3%, followed by Escherichia sp (17.2%), followed by Staphylococcus sp (17.0%), while Streptococcus sp had the least (13.9%). While on fungal; Rhizopus sp had the highest occurrence (25%). and the least was Absidia sp (15.3%). The antibiogram revealed that the bacterial isolates were sensitive to varying number of antibiotics with the most sensitive antibiotics being Rifampicin. Gentamycin, Levofloxacin and Streptomycin. Staphylococcus sp and Micrococcus sp being resistant to Ciprofloxacin and Erythromycin is a serious public health concern. This was recommended that cleaning and washing of the bathroom should carried out at least once a week. Also government and media operators should play a role in creating awareness on the need for improvement of hygienic standards in bathroom environments.