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ABSTRACT
Curtains give seclusion, lessen the quantity of light that enters a room, and enhance the interior design of a space. The aim of this research project is to conduct bacteriological assessments of curtains in school hostels. Before sample collection, students` consent was sought. Fifty samples (50) of curtains were collected from students in the study. Questionnaires were administered to students whose curtains were sampled for bacteriological analysis. The data obtained from this research were analyzed using statistical analysis. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was carried out as well as pathogenicity testing. Heterotrophic bacterial counts (log10 Cfu/cm2) of curtains ranged from 2.59 to 2.74 Cfu/cm2. Four bacteria isolates were identified in this study; Staphylococcus aureus (29.41%), Serratia marcescens (17.65%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (23.53%) and Bacillus subtilis (29.41%). Multiple antibiotic resistance index of bacterial isolates ranged from 0.25 to 0.50, indicating their potential public health implications as these values were above the permitted limit of 0.2. This study shows that curtains can be contaminated with bacteria. The microbiological burden on curtains can be greatly reduced by taking easy steps like routine cleaning, good ventilation, and the use of antimicrobial treatments, which will result in a better atmosphere for all inhabitants.
