The Isolation and Identification of Microorganisms in Human Sweat
Student: Rebecca Precious Ilesanmi (Project, 2025)
Department of Microbiology
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State
Abstract
Human sweat provides a unique environment for the growth and proliferation of microorganisms. This study aimed to isolate and identify the microorganisms present in human sweat. Sweat samples were collected from ten individuals who were either young and healthy, aged and healthy or malaria patient and processed using standard microbiological techniques. A total of 10 microorganisms were isolated, which were mainly bacteria (100%). The most common bacterial isolates were Corynebacterium spp.(50%), Staphylococcus spp. (27.5%), and Neisseria spp and Pseudomonas spp with (11.25%) each. Data were analyzed to identify the prevalent bacterial species, assess inter-individual variations in microbial composition, and explore potential correlations between body site and microbial community structure. The results of this study provide insight into the diversity of microorganisms present in human sweat and highlight the importance of proper hygiene and antimicrobial therapy in preventing sweat-related infections.
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