Assessment of microbiological quality of groundwater in the Saïs plain (Morocco)

Lotfi, Said; Chakit, Miloud; Najy, Mohamed; Talbi, Fatima Zahra; Benchahid, Abdelftah; Kharrim, Khadija El; Belghytı, Driss

doi:10.21608/ejabf.2020.73595

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“…-Water sources near septic tanks and latrines, landfill of sewage sludge in the ground. These causes are similar to those found in the studies conducted by El Haissouffi et al [8] on groundwater pollution in Fez and on the Physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of groundwater in sais plain [9].…”

Section: Bacteriological Water Qualitysupporting

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Assessment of health risks related to groundwater consumption in Al-Hoceima region

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Water is a precious natural resource for life, and more vulnerable to different contaminations; it has become less and less drinkable because it is polluted and can carry pathogenic germs that cause water diseases. The population of the Al-Hoceima region is supplied with drinking water from the network of the National Drinking Water Board, which is not widespread in rural areas where there is the frequent use of communal water points (spring or well). Health concerns remain related to the consumption of untreated well water, in the absence of a department responsible for the management of well water (development, equipment, treatment, protection, and quality control). To preserve the health of the population from any source of contamination carried by water, the Ministry of Health, carries out, through the provincial hygiene services, the control and monitoring of the physical-chemical and bacteriological quality of water in the framework of the fight against water diseases. The objective of this work was to determine the state of groundwater quality in the Al-Hoceima region, based on the study of physicochemical and bacteriological parameters. A control of 41 collective water points was carried out, including 30 wells and 11 springs. The collected samples were analyzed to measure some physical parameters: electrical conductivity, pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen, possibly looking for indicator germs of fecal contamination, namely coliform bacteria, Escherichia coli, and intestinal enterococci. The results revealed fecal contamination of all collective water points by coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli. Appropriate measures must be taken for the disinfection of these waters before their use.

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Assessment of health risks related to groundwater consumption in Al-Hoceima region

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“…Most of the research work on Salmonella in the environment has been carried out in water environments, such as wells (Lotfi et al, 2020, Nassri et al, 2021, running waterways (Ben Moussa et al, 2014), water from dams (Chahboune et al, 2014), wastewaters (Ait Melloul and Hassani, 1999), and seawater (Setti et al, 2009). However, the complete study by serotyping and the study of antibiotic resistance is generally not carried out or not reported.…”

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Occurrence of Antibiotic Resistance in Salmonella Serotypes Isolated from Environment, Humans, Animals, and Animal Products in Morocco: A Systematic Review

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Nourredine²,

Nassik³

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Several studies have been carried out in Morocco on Salmonella contamination in humans, domestic and wild animals, food products, and the environment. This bacterial genus is responsible for several infections and foodborne illnesses worldwide. The epidemiological situation of contamination by Salmonella is worsened by the development of antibiotic resistance to the main antibiotics used in human and veterinary medicine. The purpose of this study was to review the leading research carried out in this field, emphasizing the antibiotic resistance of this bacterium to antibiotics in humans and animals. Although some studies could not demonstrate the presence of Salmonella in the environments studied, the prevalence of contamination remained relatively high in humans, animals, food products, and the environment. The most critical contaminations were observed in poultry farms and poultry meat. Salmonella causes 42.8% of food poisoning cases in Morocco. It is the second most common cause of poisoning after pesticide poisoning. Morocco ranks first in the Middle East and North Africa for human salmonellosis, with a prevalence of 17.9% (1997-2012). Its prevalence in food products, especially those of animal origin, is very high and could reach 52.9% in turkey meat. Food products have been studied more for their contamination by Salmonella species. Meat products accounted for 17.35% of food poisoning cases. This study revealed that the isolation rate of Salmonella from food products of animal origin was dominated by isolations from meat products, with prevalence rates of 41.76 % from red meat and meat products and 25.88% from poultry meat, followed by prevalence rates of 12.44 % from fish products and 11.80 % from eggs. On the coast of Agadir, the incidence rates of Salmonella were 6.8% and 4.1% in sediment and seawater, respectively. This occurrence was 2.38% in the surface waters of Oued Khoumane. The development of resistance, particularly multi-resistance to antibiotics of therapeutic interest in both humans and animals, is alarming, especially with the ease of transmission of the bacterium to humans and facilitates its dissemination. Research findings indicated that 93.02% of isolates of Salmonella from humans, 79.37% of the strains isolated from poultry, and 46.27% of isolates from food products were resistant to at least one antibiotic.

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“…and cutaneous larva migrans caused by Ancylostoma spp. These parasitic zoonoses are associated with the presence of animals, mainly dogs and cats, in places where humans can be infected, such as squares and public parks (Despommier, 2003;Hotez & Wilkins, 2009;Rybinsk-Elefant et al, 2010;Lotfi et al, 2020) .…”

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Contamination of Beach Sand by Cutaneous Larva Migrans in Rabat-Sale Area (Morocco) and their Health-Related Problems

al.¹

2022

Egypt. J. of Aquatic Biolo. and Fish.

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Environmental contamination by soil-transmitted helminths is a public health problem worldwide and has been well documented by several authors. Visceral larva migrans and cutaneous larva migrans are two examples of these soil-transmitted helminths caused by Ankylostoma. Unfortunately, limited studies have described the presence of such contamination in the saline soils of coastal beaches. Thus, the current study was carried out on the beaches of the Rabat-Sale region (Morocco) in the period between June and August 2014 to determine contamination by Ankylostoma larvae. 100 sand samples were taken and analyzed using the flotation technique. The frequency of the Ankylostom spp. in samples from public areas was 33%. At all collection sites, the presence of feces from stray dogs was observed. Generally, it is important to adopt measures to control breeding dogs, treat infected animals and provide health education for the population.

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Assessment of microbiological quality of groundwater in the Saïs plain (Morocco)

Cited by 6 publications

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Assessment of health risks related to groundwater consumption in Al-Hoceima region

Assessment of health risks related to groundwater consumption in Al-Hoceima region

Occurrence of Antibiotic Resistance in Salmonella Serotypes Isolated from Environment, Humans, Animals, and Animal Products in Morocco: A Systematic Review

Contamination of Beach Sand by Cutaneous Larva Migrans in Rabat-Sale Area (Morocco) and their Health-Related Problems

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