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@article{198345,
        author = {MOHAMMADI AMJAD and Juveriya Sulthana and Mahek Yasmeen and Lunavath Pavan and G. Navya and B. Mahesh and Dr.N. Sivasubramanian},
        title = {ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY FOR NITROFURANTOIN FROM PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {10609-10616},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=198345},
        abstract = {Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health problem that reduces the effectiveness of antibiotics and makes infections harder to treat. It is responsible for over 1.27 million deaths every year worldwide. Nitrofurantoin is a commonly used antibiotic for treating urinary tract infections, but resistance to this drug is increasing due to environmental contamination.
This study aims to evaluate the antibiotic sensitivity of Nitrofurantoin against bacteria isolated from environmental samples such as water, soil, and sewage. These sources act as reservoirs for resistant microorganisms due to pollution from pharmaceutical industries and improper waste disposal.
The Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion method was used to test the sensitivity of bacterial isolates. The results showed different levels of sensitivity and resistance among the isolates.
The study highlights the importance of proper antibiotic use, effective waste management, and regular monitoring to control the spread of antimicrobial resistance and protect public health.},
        keywords = {Antimicrobial resistance, Antibiotic sensitivity, Nitrofurantoin, Diffusion method Kirby bauer Environmental samples.},
        month = {April},
        }