Investigation of the Bacterial Contamination and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Bacteria Isolated from Bottled Drinking Water

Hamad, Anas Abdullah; Sharaf, Mohamed H.; Hamza, Manhal Ahmed; Selim, Samy; Hetta, Helal F; El-Kazzaz, Waleed

doi:10.1128/spectrum.01516-21

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“…Similarly, in a study conducted to evaluate the bacteriological quality of bottled water sold in market areas in Iraq, it was found that in 120 samples, the total number of positive bacteria was 20 (16.6%), while the total coliform bacteria was 13 (10.8%). It has been reported that the loads were within the standards allowed by WHO, yet it was crucial to strictly control the producers (Hamad et al, 2022). In the current study, the microbiological quality of the tap water samples was unsuitable in some periods of sampling duration, indicating it is imperative to keep the tap water under control.…”

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Long‐term monitoring of the microbial quality and Legionnaires' disease risk in tap water from mass catering establishments

2023

Water & Environment J

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Legionnaires' disease is caused by Legionella (L.) pneumophila. Inhaling aerosolized water containing this bacteria is the most common transmission route. Shower heads used in the catering industry's dishwashing units are also potential amplifying systems for bacteria and possible sources of infection by generating droplets and aerosols. Therefore, these systems should not contain pathogenic bacteria. This study aims to monitor the microbial quality, Legionnaires' disease risk and L. pneumophila presence in tap water samples from the water outlet of the shower‐type dishwashing unit of mass catering establishments for a year. Seventy‐two tap water samples were microbiologically tested for total mesophilic aerobic bacteria count, coliform, Escherichia (E.) coli and L. pneumophila. DNA was isolated from L. pneumophila‐positive samples, and their serogroup was characterized by real‐time PCR. The correlation between seasonal variation and prevalence of L. pneumophila serogroup and L. pneumophila and other indicator bacteria were statistically tested by Spearman rank test (p < 0.05). Findings showed that 17 (24%) samples had microbial growth, 14 (19.4%) were positive for L. pneumophila and 13 isolates were characterized as L. pneumophila serogroup 1. The statistical analysis showed no significant correlation between seasonal variation (p = 0.491) and L. pneumophila and total mesophilic aerobic bacteria count, coliform and E. coli (p = 0.923). Overall, Legionella spp. is an essential indicator of the microbial quality in the tap water from mass catering establishments and should be regularly monitored for public health independently from seasonal variation and other indicator bacteria.

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Long‐term monitoring of the microbial quality and Legionnaires' disease risk in tap water from mass catering establishments

2023

Water & Environment J

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“… 2 An article by the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that only 25% of people on the earth have access to clean drinking water, with developing nations experiencing a worse problem than developed ones. 3 Wastewater recycling and reuse have received considerable attention as a means of meeting the world's growing water demand. Organic substances typically contaminate this wastewater.…”

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Molecularly imprinted polymer-based electrochemical sensors for monitoring the persistent organic pollutants chlorophenols

Kamel,

Abd-Rabboh,

Hefnawy

2024

RSC Adv.

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“…12 S. aureus is a versatile pathogen capable of infecting humans with a broad spectrum of illnesses causing both infection and soft tissue infection. [13][14][15][16] Skin and soft tissue infections caused by S. aureus, as life-threatening systemic illnesses, are a significant hospital-acquired and community-acquired infections. [17][18][19][20] Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant S. aureus (VRSA) represent a global public health hazard because of their risk and spread.…”

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Staphylococcus aureus Induced Wound Infections Which Antimicrobial Resistance, Methicillin- and Vancomycin-Resistant: Assessment of Emergence and Cross Sectional Study

Almuhayawi¹,

Alruhaili²,

Gattan³

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Background Wound infection is a prevalent concern in the medical field, being is a multi-step process involving several biological processes. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant S. aureus (VRSA) infections often occur in areas of damaged skin, such as abrasions and open wounds. Methods This research aims to light the incidence of MRSA and VRSA in wound swabs, the antimicrobial susceptibility configuration of isolated S. aureus patterns in pus/wound samples collected from Saudi Arabian tertiary hospital. The cross section study, β- lactamase detection, VRSA genotyping, MAR index, D-test and VRSA genotyping are methods, which used for completed this research. Results Patients of several ages and genders delivered specimens from two hospitals in the Al jouf area, in the northern province of Saudi Arabia. S. aureus was found in 188 (34.7%) of the 542 wounds. The traumatized wounds provided 71 isolates (38.8%), surgical wound provided 49 isolates (26.8%) and abscess were represented 16 by isolates (8.7%). In the study, 123 (65.4%) out of 188 were MRSA, 60 (31.9%) were MSSA, and five (2.7%) were VRSA. Linezolid and rifampin were found to be the most effective antimicrobials with 100% in vitro antibacterial activity against S. aureus isolates. The Multiple antimicrobials resistance (MAR) index revealed 73 isolates (38.9%) with a MAR index greater than 0.2, and 115 (61.1%) less than 0.2. The D-test showed that of MLS b phenotypes among S. aureus , 22 (11.7%) strains were D-test positive (MLSb i phenotype), 53 (28.2%) strains were constitutive MLS c phenotypes, and 17 (9%) strains were shown to have MSb phenotypes. All VRSA isolates (n=5) were found to be positive for vanA , and no vanB positive isolates were detected in the study. Conclusion Regular monitoring and an antimicrobials stewardship program should be in place to provide critical information that can be utilized for empirical therapy and future prevention strategies.

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Investigation of the Bacterial Contamination and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Bacteria Isolated from Bottled Drinking Water

Cited by 14 publications

References 16 publications

Long‐term monitoring of the microbial quality and Legionnaires' disease risk in tap water from mass catering establishments

Long‐term monitoring of the microbial quality and Legionnaires' disease risk in tap water from mass catering establishments

Molecularly imprinted polymer-based electrochemical sensors for monitoring the persistent organic pollutants chlorophenols

Staphylococcus aureus Induced Wound Infections Which Antimicrobial Resistance, Methicillin- and Vancomycin-Resistant: Assessment of Emergence and Cross Sectional Study

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