Drinking water quality and antibiotic resistance of E. coli and Salmonella spp. from different sources in Gweru urban, Zimbabwe

The study focused on assessing drinking water quality from different sources in Gweru urban. Seventy six samples were collected from 6 different locations and analysed for physicochemical parameters and microbial quality. Bacteria isolates were identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption ioniz...

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Main Authors: Mugadza, Desmond Tichaona, Nduku, Sibusisiwe Isabel, Gweme, Edlyn, Manhokwe, Sherpherd, Marume, Patience, Mugari, Amiel, Magogo, Charles, Jombo, Talknice Zvamaziva
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Online Access:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34338921/
http://hdl.handle.net/11408/4685
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Nduku, Sibusisiwe Isabel
Gweme, Edlyn
Manhokwe, Sherpherd
Marume, Patience
Mugari, Amiel
Magogo, Charles
Jombo, Talknice Zvamaziva
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Nduku, Sibusisiwe Isabel
Gweme, Edlyn
Manhokwe, Sherpherd
Marume, Patience
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description The study focused on assessing drinking water quality from different sources in Gweru urban. Seventy six samples were collected from 6 different locations and analysed for physicochemical parameters and microbial quality. Bacteria isolates were identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry and antibiotic susceptibility was determined for 4 isolates that had been identified as Escherichia coli (2) and Salmonella spp. (2). Although most samples were within World Health Organisation limits for most parameters, none met coliform limits. pH ranged between 6.2 and 6.9. Salmonella prevalence was 2%. Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. isolates were resistant to at least three antibiotics. The study showed inconsistent water quality across the city and contamination in alternative water sources.
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spelling ir-11408-46852022-06-27T13:49:06Z Drinking water quality and antibiotic resistance of E. coli and Salmonella spp. from different sources in Gweru urban, Zimbabwe Mugadza, Desmond Tichaona Nduku, Sibusisiwe Isabel Gweme, Edlyn Manhokwe, Sherpherd Marume, Patience Mugari, Amiel Magogo, Charles Jombo, Talknice Zvamaziva Antibiotic resistance Drinking water Salmonella The study focused on assessing drinking water quality from different sources in Gweru urban. Seventy six samples were collected from 6 different locations and analysed for physicochemical parameters and microbial quality. Bacteria isolates were identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry and antibiotic susceptibility was determined for 4 isolates that had been identified as Escherichia coli (2) and Salmonella spp. (2). Although most samples were within World Health Organisation limits for most parameters, none met coliform limits. pH ranged between 6.2 and 6.9. Salmonella prevalence was 2%. Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. isolates were resistant to at least three antibiotics. The study showed inconsistent water quality across the city and contamination in alternative water sources. 2022-03-11T13:56:57Z 2022-03-11T13:56:57Z 2021 Article 0167-6369 1573-2959 10.1007/s10661-021-09322-5 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34338921/ http://hdl.handle.net/11408/4685 en Environmental Monitoring and Assessment;Vol. 193; No. 8 open Springer
spellingShingle Antibiotic resistance
Drinking water
Salmonella
Mugadza, Desmond Tichaona
Nduku, Sibusisiwe Isabel
Gweme, Edlyn
Manhokwe, Sherpherd
Marume, Patience
Mugari, Amiel
Magogo, Charles
Jombo, Talknice Zvamaziva
Drinking water quality and antibiotic resistance of E. coli and Salmonella spp. from different sources in Gweru urban, Zimbabwe
title Drinking water quality and antibiotic resistance of E. coli and Salmonella spp. from different sources in Gweru urban, Zimbabwe
title_full Drinking water quality and antibiotic resistance of E. coli and Salmonella spp. from different sources in Gweru urban, Zimbabwe
title_fullStr Drinking water quality and antibiotic resistance of E. coli and Salmonella spp. from different sources in Gweru urban, Zimbabwe
title_full_unstemmed Drinking water quality and antibiotic resistance of E. coli and Salmonella spp. from different sources in Gweru urban, Zimbabwe
title_short Drinking water quality and antibiotic resistance of E. coli and Salmonella spp. from different sources in Gweru urban, Zimbabwe
title_sort drinking water quality and antibiotic resistance of e. coli and salmonella spp. from different sources in gweru urban, zimbabwe
topic Antibiotic resistance
Drinking water
Salmonella
url https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34338921/
http://hdl.handle.net/11408/4685
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