The Prevalence of Antibacterial-Resistant E. coli: A Study of Sungai Congkak, Hulu Langat

Abstract

Irresponsible and excessive use of antibiotics leads to development of increasing resistance by bacteria through various mechanisms. This can result in the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, posing global threats which deem antibiotics ineffective. Escherichia coli is a Gram-negative coliform, acting as an ideal faecal indicator organism for water quality assessment, signalling the likelihood of faecal contamination simultaneously other intestinal pathogens’ presence. Sungai Congkak, Hulu Langat is a popular water recreational spot that receives high numbers of visitor of varying ages. The presence of antibacterial-resistant E. coli in Sungai Congkak can indicate potential antimicrobial-resistant genes contamination, putting visitors at risk.