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Vol.5 , No. 2, Publication Date: Apr. 27, 2018, Page: 52-57
 drinking water samples were collected and the efficacies of commonly-used antibiotics were tested on <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> strains isolated from these samples. <i>Escherichia coli</i> strains showed complete sensitivity to Ciprofloxacin, Doxycycline, Gentamicin, Imipenem and Pristinamycin. In contrast, isolated <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> strains were resistant to Cephalosporins, Cyclins and Macrolides, but were sensitive to Pristinamycin (Streptogramins). Strains of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> are resistant to most common antibiotics. To limit the progression of resistance to antibiotics that can still act on these strains, it is important to educate people regarding good hygiene practices, which are the most effective ways to reduce the risk of infection.&picture=http://www.aascit.org/aascit/decorators/img/journal/904.jpg)
| [1] | Hermione Amoukpo, Interfaculty Center of Training and Research in Environment for the Sustainable Development (CIFRED), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Abomey-Calavi, Benin. |
| [2] | Nouratou Salifou, Faculty of Science and Technology (FAST), University of Abomey -Calavi (UAC), Abomey-Calavi, Benin. |
| [3] | Tamègnon Victorien Dougnon, Interfaculty Center of Training and Research in Environment for the Sustainable Development (CIFRED), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Abomey-Calavi, Benin; Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi (EPAC), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Abomey-Calavi, Benin. |
| [4] | Zoulkifl Salou Bachirou, Interfaculty Center of Training and Research in Environment for the Sustainable Development (CIFRED), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Abomey-Calavi, Benin. |
| [5] | Horace Degnonvi, Interfaculty Center of Training and Research in Environment for the Sustainable Development (CIFRED), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Abomey-Calavi, Benin. |
| [6] | Michel Boko, Interfaculty Center of Training and Research in Environment for the Sustainable Development (CIFRED), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Abomey-Calavi, Benin. |
| [7] | Roch Christian Johnson, Interfaculty Center of Training and Research in Environment for the Sustainable Development (CIFRED), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Abomey-Calavi, Benin. |
In Benin, despite the high coverage of improved water sources, the majority of the population does not have access to a drinking water source at home. In the absence of a home piping system, transport and storage favor microbiological contamination of the water. Unfortunately, bacteria that indicate fecal contamination are often resistant to the majority of antibiotics. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of commonly-used antibiotics on the germs responsible for the microbiological contamination of drinking water in the district of Ahomadégbé, in the municipality of Lalo, Benin. Thirty-five (35) drinking water samples were collected and the efficacies of commonly-used antibiotics were tested on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from these samples. Escherichia coli strains showed complete sensitivity to Ciprofloxacin, Doxycycline, Gentamicin, Imipenem and Pristinamycin. In contrast, isolated Staphylococcus aureus strains were resistant to Cephalosporins, Cyclins and Macrolides, but were sensitive to Pristinamycin (Streptogramins). Strains of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus are resistant to most common antibiotics. To limit the progression of resistance to antibiotics that can still act on these strains, it is important to educate people regarding good hygiene practices, which are the most effective ways to reduce the risk of infection.
Keywords
Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Drinking Water, Antibiotic Sensitivity, Lalo, Benin
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