Occupational exposure in automobile repair workshops: toxicological effects of contaminated soil in Wistar rats.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Automobile repair workshops contribute immensely to the generation of soil and water contamination. This study was conducted to compare the soil microbial load, heavy metals, and consequent toxicological effects, in three (3) automobile mechanic sites.

Method

Soil samples were randomly collected from 3 different auto mechanic workshop in Abeokuta town of Ogun-State, Nigeria. Bacterial and fungal counts were done via standard procedures. High-performance liquid chromatography was employed for the aflatoxin quantification. Also, 24 Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups (n = 6), group 1-Control animals: orally administered distilled water, Group 2-administered soil sample solution from Ita Oshin mechanic site (I M), Group 3-administered soil sample solution f

SUBMITTER: Taiwo OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9244728 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature