Preliminary Investigation on the Resistance of Some Environmental Bacteria in Yola Metropolis, Adamawa State, Nigeria, to Biocides and Antibiotics

Abstract

Background: Bacteria are capable of developing resistance against the effect of antibacterial agents used in eliminating them from their typical environment. This should be monitored to ensure an economic practice while eliminating or preventing bacteria in an environment. Objectives: The aim of this study was to isolate and identify environmental bacteria and investigate their ability to resist antibacterial effects of biocides and antibiotics. Methods: Environmental samples were collected and different bacterial isolates were obtained and characterized. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was carried out on 6 of the obtained isolates. Results: Six different bacterial species were isolated and characterized from the environmental samples, including Staphylococcus aureus