Prevalence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella in Drinking Water around Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Campus

Authors

  • T Mousum Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • A B Solaiman Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • M Mali Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • A Rahman Department of Dairy Science, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • R Adnan Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • M A Mannan Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bvet.v41i1.76716

Keywords:

Escherichia. coli, Salmonella, Drinking Water, SBAU Campus, Prevalence

Abstract

Microbial contamination of drinking water poses a health threat for man and animals. The aim of this study was to detect Escherichia coli (E. Coli) and Salmonella in drinking water from the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SrAU) campus and its surrounding areas between January 2021 and August 2021. A total of 60 water samples were collected from dormitories, academic buildings and nearby shopping centres. Identification of bacteria was done using growth characteristics on selective media, staining, microscopic examination, and biochemical tests. The overall prevalence of contamination was 53.3%, with the highest rate (61.1%) in water from shopping centres. Drinking water in the SrAU campus and its vicinity is unsafe for drinking and household purposes. Sanitation programmes of the SrAU health centre need to be strengthen to mitigate health risks of the community.

Bang. vet. 2024. Vol. 41, No. 1 – 2, 1 – 6

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Published

2024-12-24

How to Cite

Mousum, T., Solaiman, A. B., Mali, M., Rahman, A., Adnan, R., & Mannan, M. A. (2024). Prevalence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella in Drinking Water around Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Campus. Bangladesh Veterinarian, 41(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.3329/bvet.v41i1.76716

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 1-2 (2024)

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