Research Article

Vector Potential of Blattella germanica (L.) (Dictyoptera: Blattidae) for Medically Important Bacteria at Food Handling Establishments in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia

Table 2

Distribution of foodborne bacterial pathogens isolated from Blattella germanica cockroaches ( pool of ten) trapped at the FHEs of Jimma town from May 1 to September 30, 2014, Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia.

IsolatesExternalGutTotal

Salmonella B369
Salmonella D235
Salmonella C1ā€”11
Salmonella Eā€”33
Salmonella NG134
E. coli 191635
S. flexneri213
S. aureus 51015
B. cereus7916

Total395291