<p>Multiple-antibiotic resistance (MAR) index.</p>

40 electrolyte drink samples from 9 local brands in Dhaka, Bangladesh, were found to contain foodborne bacteria, with 55% showing fecal contamination. The dataset contains antimicrobial susceptibility profiles for 110 bacterial isolates, revealing multidrug resistance to broad-spectrum antibiotics. Sananda Saha published this data on figshare in June 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze patterns of multidrug resistance in foodborne bacteria based on the described antimicrobial susceptibility screening.
• Assess microbiological safety risks in informally produced beverages based on the reported aerobic plate count and fecal contamination levels.
• Study the prevalence of hemolytic and serum-resistant bacterial strains in food products based on the described phenotypic characteristics.

Strengths

• Data is derived from 40 physical samples representing 9 distinct local brands, providing a concrete snapshot.
• Includes results for 110 bacterial isolates, allowing for analysis of resistance patterns across multiple species.
• Reports specific, quantified findings such as 55% of samples exceeding fecal contamination limits and 34% of S. aureus isolates being coagulase-positive.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is very small at 9.5 KB, indicating limited scope and sample size.
• Geographic coverage is limited to Dhaka, Bangladesh, which may not be generalizable.

Provenance

Source

figshare, author Sananda Saha.

Collection Method

Microbiological evaluation and antimicrobial susceptibility screening of 40 electrolyte drink samples collected in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-02 17:32:28; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Dhaka, Bangladesh.