Molecular characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial isolates present in tap water of public toilets.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study was carried out to investigate the tap water quality of public toilets in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Methods

Water samples from the taps of the public toilets were collected in sterile containers and physicochemical and bacteriological analysis was performed using standard methods. Also, genotypic and phenotypic characterization of the bacterial isolates was performed using different biochemical tests and 16S ribosomal RNA analysis. An antibiotic susceptibility test was performed using antibiotics based on their mode of action. A biofilm assay was performed to assess the adhesion potential of the isolates.

Results

A total of 25 bacterial isolates were identified from the water samples, including Acinetobacter junii, Acinetobacter pittii, Aci

SUBMITTER: Kaur R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7443727 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature