Microbial analysis of food and water samples from canteens of selected hospitals in Metro Manila
Date of Publication
1998
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
A total of nine food samples & nine water samples were collected from three hospitals namely, Makati Medical Center, Philippine General Hospital & University of Santo Thomas Hospital. The food samples were analyzed in terms of the presence of fecal coliform & coagulase positive Staphylococcus sp. Result for the analysis of water samples showed that one out of nine samples was found positive for the presence of fecal coliform with MPN of coliform of 3/100 mL water sample. Two out of nine water samples yielded counts of 116 & 112 CFU/mL. The counts obtained did not meet the standard set by Bureau of Food and Drugs.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08421
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
30 leaves
Keywords
Microbial growth; Food--Analysis; Water--Analysis; Drinking water--Contamination
Recommended Citation
Villongco, F. (1998). Microbial analysis of food and water samples from canteens of selected hospitals in Metro Manila. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1587
