Characterization of Enterococcus species in surface drinking water from Akoko Edo Nigeria reveals contamination levels and risks to public health.

ABSTRACT: This study focused on the assessment of drinking surface water for the presence and characteristics of Enterococcus species, which are indicative of water contamination and pose potential health risks to consumers. Our year-long investigation into several water bodies included using chromogenic medium and membrane filtering to isolate Enterococcus. The antimicrobial susceptibility of these bacteria was assessed through micro broth dilution, while virulence factors and biofilm formation were determined phenotypically. Resistance and virulence traits were detected using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques. The study revealed varying bacterial densities measured in log10 CFU/100mL, with fecal coliforms, total coliforms, and Enterococcus species all present in the water, highlighting po

SUBMITTER: Isokpehi NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12579217 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature