Vol. 13 No. 43-50 (2022): Multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) index of some bacteria isolated from “JIKO” a herbal drink sold in some parts of Kaduna metropolis

The presence of antibiotics resistance bacteria associated with herbal drinks commonly consumed has been a major public health concern. This study aims at determining Multiple Antibiotic Resistance (MAR) Index from “JIKO” a herbal drink consumed in some parts of Kaduna metropolis. Twenty-six bacteria were isolated from JIKO obtained from Kakuri and Ungwan-Tanko using spread plate method. The isolated bacteria were screened against fifteen (15) antibiotics belonging to five different classes, namely, quinolones (ciprofloxacin, perfloxacin, sparfloxacin, ofloxacin), penicillin (ampiclox, amoxicillin, augmentin), cephalosporin (ceftazidine, cefuroxime), aminoglycosides (streptomycin, gemtamycin, septrin), microlides and others (chloramphenicol, erythromycin, nalidixic acid). The antibiotic susceptibility testing of the bacteria revealed that 19 out of the 26 bacteria recorded varying degrees of resistance. The MARI values ranged between 0.1-0.9. The results identified some MAR bacteria of public health concern.