Detection of pathogenic Escherichia coli in raw pork sold in selected wet markets in Dasmarinas City, Cavite

Date of Completion

2018

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

Grade 12

Keywords

Escherichia coli, Virulence, Zoonoses, Red Meat

Abstract

This study used the observational, cross-sectional study design. Nine pork samples collected from three different wet markets were processed for homogenization and enrichment of meat samples, serial dilution, colony isolation and detection of pathogenic E. coli morphologically and through culture identification. Out of all the nine pork samples purchased, 6 of them were positive of pathogenic E. coli colonies. Data showed that the proportion of the collected raw pork that confirms its presence was 66.67%, a high susceptibility of impending public health problems in Dasmarinas City, Cavite caused by foodborne zoonoses. The findings will be substantial to the local government of the community in strengthening the imposition of protocols concerning proper food handling and sanitation in wet markets that can counteract the incidence of food contamination.

Comments

Call Number: RP SHS 18 44

Location: Research Commons

First Advisor

Myra Michelle M. Mojica

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