ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES (ATMS) IN ABA METROPOLIS, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA.
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Microbial contamination of environmental objects and surfaces is a common phenomenon and of public health significance, because microorganisms are ubiquitous. This research is aimed at evaluating bacterial contaminants associated with Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Aba metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria. Samples from 40 different banks situated along Osisioma Road, Bank road and Ogbor hill were used with oral permission obtained from their management. A total of 40 samples were collected using standard microbiological procedures within two sampling periods (morning and afternoon). The result showed no significant relationship between the two sampling periods (morning and afternoon)and an association between location and level of contamination(p
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