ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management

Prevalence And Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Profile Of E-Coli In Selected Water Treatment Plant In Jimeta Metropolis Adamawa State

Abstract

The biggest reservoirs of microbial diversity is in the soil, the study has provide a perspective on the role of water bodies in the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacteria meanwhile the practices and procedures that, the community and its underlying forces can be define and how it affects public health globally, the problem is not clearly understood because there is very little literature available. Hence the study aims to assess the problems of E-coli and its antimicrobial resistance patterns in selected water treatments facilities in Jimeta Nigeria. Samples of water were collected from various stages of the water treatments including raw, treated and distributed process The soil microbial communities and its association have shown that, there are minor differences between the main treatments of water on the resistant bacteria which have existed among the two treatment options. The prevalent water treatment methods which tend to reduce antimicrobial resistance bacteria and antimicrobial resistance genes from water resources are unable to remove them completely, allowing the problem of antimicrobial resistance to continue and spread to organisms is of concern. In this opinion the research endeavour to underline the key role of controlling the release and discharge of antimicrobial contaminants in water bodies and their build up in checking the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. The study underscores the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach involving policy makers, health officials and environmental scientist to develop robust strategies for safe water management in Jimeta and environs. Further research is warranted to establish effective interventions in controlling antimicrobial resistance.