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Greener Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 9(1), pp. 12-16, 2019 ISSN: 2276-7797 Copyright ©2019, the copyright of this article is retained by the author(s) DOI Link: http://doi.org/10.15580/GJMS.2019.1.091518138 http://gjournals.org/GJMS |
Evaluation of Bacterial and Microflora Contaminants in Palm Wine Containers and Their Effects in the Gastrointestinal System of Man
Oguwike F.N1; Igwedibia C.P1; Anudu M.N2
1 Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli Campus Anambra State.
2 Dept. of Medical Rehabilitation Faculty of Health Sciences University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu.
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Article No.: 091518138 Type: Research DOI: 10.15580/GJMS.2019.1.091518138 |
The occasional outbreak of food poisons and drinks has necessitated the search for possible causes hence the Evaluation of bacteria and Micro flora contaminants in Palm wine containers or gouges was embarked upon. Twenty four (24) Palm wine containers were collected from palm wine tappers. Swab samples were collected from the containers and cultured in Blood agar, Nutrient agar, Saboureid agar and Mackonkey agar. They were left to incubate for 24 to 48 hrs. Several methods were used to identify various bacteria and micro flora contaminants and their colonies were counted. The most commonly found contaminants were the yeast species particularly S. cerevisiae, candida species, pichia species, followed by lactic acid bacteria and acetic acid bacteria. Other bacteria present were Aerobic mesophilies, Acetobacter species and staphylococcus mirabilis. These bacterial contaminants and commensals could be concluded to be responsible for food poisons and unspecific gastrointestinal tract disturbances. |
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Submitted: 15/09/2018 Accepted: 19/09/2018 Published: 31/05/2019 |
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*Corresponding Author Dr. F.N Oguwike E-mail: foguwike@ gmail. com Phone: 08037791363 |
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Keywords: Palm wine, bacterial contaminants, GIT, Agar, Micro flora, Palm wine container |
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Cite this Article: Oguwike FN; Igwedibia CP; Anudu MN (2019). Evaluation of Bacterial and Microflora Contaminants in Palm Wine Containers and Their Effects in the Gastrointestinal System of Man. Greener Journal of Medical Sciences, 9(1): 12-16, http://doi.org/10.15580/GJMS.2019.1.091518138. |
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