Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns Of Escherichia Coli Isolated From Urine And Stool Samples Of Infected Patient’s In Lakhimpur District Of Assam, India

Abstract

To know the prevalence of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli (E.coli) isolated from urine and stool samples of human beings in Lakhimpur district of Assam sothat physician can easily go for best antibiotic advice as well as control measure can be taken in the specified infected area. Materials and Methods: Morning midstream urine samples and stool samples were collected in sterile containers and inoculated in different culture Medias and confirmed as E.Coli by Gram stain (Microscopic Observation), Growth characteristics of different medias, Biochemical tests like Methyl Red Test, Nitrate Reduction Tests, Indole Test etc. Sensitivity (drug sensitivity) was done in Muller Hinton Agar (MH Agar), where Fourteen (14) numbers different antibiotics used. Results: Results showed that E.coli is more sensitive to Amikacin in comparison with others antibiotics in both urine and stool samples. Conclusion: Amikacin can be used in Lakhimpur district of Assam for E.coli infection by the physicians and Bacitracin must be avoided.