Assessment Of Bacteriological Quality Of Rastrineobola Argentea Along Its Value Chain In Lake Victoria, Mwanza, Tanzania

ABSTRACT

A cross-sectional study design was used to assess bacteriological contamination in Rastrineobola argentea along its value chain in Lake Victoria, Mwanza. Rastrineobola argentea were collected from different points along the chain. Fresh, dried on raised racks and on ground samples of R. argentea were purposively collected from landing sites, drying areas and retail markets. Bacterial counts were performed and Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp were identified using bacteriological standard procedures. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed on Muller Hinton Agar. The findings showed a significant difference (p