Contamination of water in swimming pools by microorganisms, a potential health risk.

Abstract

Introduction: On the Earth's surface, water is the most abundant component and of all living organisms, it has been affected by environmental pollution, this has led to the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria that are multi-resistant to antibiotics and involved in multiple infections in the environment. human being, difficult to control with usual antibiotics.

Objectives: Identify ESBL-producing bacteria in 25 swimming pools in the province of Tungurahua.

Methodology: Descriptive field study, with a qualitative-quantitative approach, non-probabilistic sampling.

Results: The strains that were isolated in the pools were ESBL-producing E. Coli, Klebsiella, Acinetobacter and Pseudomona, with sensitivity to levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin and resistance to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, piperacillin/tazobactam and aztreonam among others.

Conclusion: The research demonstrates the presence of ESBL-producing bacteria in recreational waters, which means risk for users, which is why a change in Ecuadorian regulations is imperative in reference to the permissible number of these microorganisms, as well as emphasizing the periodic control of the physical, chemical and bacteriological conditions of stagnant water in recreational pools