Isolation and Characterization of Multi Drug Resistant Bacterial Pathogens in Treated Waste Water from Hospital Sewage Treatment Plant

Dr. Sharvari A. Samant

Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2017

Isolation and Characterization of Multi Drug Resistant Bacterial Pathogens in Treated Waste Water from Hospital Sewage Treatment Plant

Dr. Sharvari A. Samant

Abstract :

Introduction: Multiple Drug Resistant bacteria are often found in treated waste water from the hospital which leads to transfer of resistance to the bacteria in natural environment. Aims: The present study was aimed to know the spectrum of bacteria in Sewage Treatment Plants and resistance pattern of E. coli and Enterococci as indicator organisms. Methodology: A total of 120 water samples were processed by standard microbiological procedures. Results: The spectrum of common bacteria isolated from the STPs were E. coli (18.9%), Klebsiella (16.3%), Pseudomonas(15.7%), Citrobacter (14.8%), Enterococci (12.3%) Micrococci (11.6%)and Staphylococci (11.6%). All the isolates (100%) were resistant to Ampicillin. More than 75% isolates of E.coli and more than 70% Enterococci were resistant to more than four antibiotics. Conclusion: The present study highlights the importance of strict governance on functioning of STP and random microbiological testing to protect the environment.