Isolation and Identification of Fungi in Hospital Wastewater in Enugu Metropolis

Abstract: Fungi were isolated from hospital wastewater in Enugu State to investigate hospital-acquired infections. Identified fungi, including Candida spp, Pichia spp, Trichoderma spp, Cryptococcus spp, and Trichosporon spp, are known to cause human diseases were identified through standard methods. Cryptococcus spp and Trichosporon spp had high counts (4.4×10³ cfu/ml and 3.7×10³ cfu/ml) in samples A and B, indicating a potential health risk. Proper treatment and disposal of hospital wastewater are necessary to prevent the spread of these pathogens, protecting public health and mitigating infection risks, especially in immunocompromised individual achieving a positive result. Keywords: Isolation, Identicaion, Fungi, Hospital, Waste, Water. Title: Isolation and Identification of Fungi in Hospital Wastewater in Enugu Metropolis Author: Aneke Chinwe Jacinta International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences ISSN 2394-966X Vol. 13, Issue 1, January 2026 – February 2026 Page No: 8-11 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 18-February-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18678897 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/Isolation%20and%20Identification%20of%20Fungi-18022026-3.pdf