Antibiogram Of Bacteria Isolated From Automated Teller Machines Within Umuahia Metropolis:- Eneh, Sochima R
ABSTRACT
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is used by
millions of people each day. This study was aimed at study determining the
antibiogram of bacteria isolated from automated teller machines within Umuahia
Metropolis which is likely contaminated with various microorganisms due to
their vast contact by multiple users. The results revealed presence of
microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus 36.11%, Bacillus subtilis 25%, Escherichia
coli 16.67%, Streptococcus spp. 19.44%, on the keypads as a function of their
percentage of occurrence on the ATM surfaces. Antibiotic susceptibility test
revealed that 39(55.7%) of the drugs was resistant, 8(11.4%) was intermediate
and 23(32.9%) was susceptible, indicating a high level of multidrug resistance
among microorganisms associated with ATM user interfaces which may pose health
hazards to ATM users. .Therefore, adequate personal hygiene, hand washing after
ATM usage and routine cleaning regimen of these machines are recommended and
should be practiced to reduce contamination on the ATM surfaces.
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ENEH, E (2025). Antibiogram Of Bacteria Isolated From Automated Teller Machines Within Umuahia Metropolis:- Eneh, Sochima R. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Feb 21, 2025, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antibiogram-of-bacteria-isolated-from-automated-teller-machines-within-umuahia-metropolis-eneh-sochima-r-7-2
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ENEH, ENEH. "Antibiogram Of Bacteria Isolated From Automated Teller Machines Within Umuahia Metropolis:- Eneh, Sochima R" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2025). Accessed 21 Feb. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/antibiogram-of-bacteria-isolated-from-automated-teller-machines-within-umuahia-metropolis-eneh-sochima-r-7-2