ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES OF DIFFERENT ANTISEPTIC SOAPS SOLD IN ABA ON STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS FROM CLINICAL SAMPLES.
Abstract
The antibacterial activity of different types of antiseptic soaps on Staphylococcus aureus
isolated from wound infections and eczematous lesions was evaluated. The samples were collected
from fifty individuals with wound and eczema infection within the age range of 9-73 years. Swabs
were collected and streaked on appropriate agar and incubation temperature. Out of the fifty (50)
individuals sampled, 25 persons were mostly infected with Staphylococcus aureus (50% ±1.05)
followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (22% ±0.91), Staphylococcus epidermis (10% ±0.33) and the
least was Escherichia coli (18% ±0.72). This study revealed that Staphylococcus aureus isolated and
subcultured were sensitive to the three different antiseptic soaps. The zones of inhibition were highest
in sample A with 25.0mm ±0.45 followed by sample B with 20.0mm ±0.98 and least in sample C with
10.0mm ±0.65. The results showed that antiseptic soaps were effective against Staphylococcus aureus
involved in wound and eczema infection in humans. Therefore, antiseptic soaps could be used in
cleaning the skin during time of hurt or cut, and should be used moderately by consumers to avoid
irritation and resistance to pathogens.
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