UPM Institutional Repository

Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in Halal cattle Abattoirs in Peninsular Malaysia


Citation

Mohd Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri and Tukur, Muhammad Adamu and Mohd Desa, Mohd Nasir and Bejo, Siti Khairani (2016) Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in Halal cattle Abattoirs in Peninsular Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 23 (5). pp. 65-71. ISSN 1394-195X; ESSN: 2180-4303

Abstract

Background: Several occupational diseases of multiple origins are encountered among abattoir workers. Presence of indicator microorganisms (coliforms) on hands of workers can be used a gauge for hygienic practices. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed to assess the prevalence of E.coli and enterobacteriaceae among Halal abattoir workers in some government halal abattoirs of Malaysia. A total of one hundred and sixty-five hand swab samples were collected from workers of Halal abattoirs in Malaysia. The samples were subjected to microbiological analysis for characterisation and serotyping. Results: The results have shown that no Escherichia coli O157:H7 was isolated on the hands of abattoir workers before and after work. However, a total prevalence of 9.7% was recorded for all samples during work. For non-O157:H7, total prevalence of 33.3% during work and 13% after work were obtained. High prevalence was recorded in sample taken during work from Tampin, Jasin and Kemaman (100% each) while low prevalence where observed in Shah Alam, Banting and Ipoh (20% each). Conclusions: Based on the findings the hygienic practices of hand washing among the workers in few locations was found to be low especially after work.


Download File

[img]
Preview
PDF
Prevalence of Escherichia coli .pdf

Download (6kB) | Preview

Additional Metadata

Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
Keywords: Escherichia coli O157:H7; Occupational safety; Foodborne disease; Zoonoses; Public health; Prevalence
Depositing User: Nurul Ainie Mokhtar
Date Deposited: 28 Nov 2017 03:27
Last Modified: 28 Nov 2017 03:27
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53663
Statistic Details: View Download Statistic

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item