Free-living ameba contamination in natural hot springs in Thailand.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2005 ; 36 Suppl 4(): 5-9
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-31798
ABSTRACT
Thermo tolerant free-living ameba, Naegleria spp and Acanthamoeba spp contamination in natural hot springs in Thailand were carried out from 13 provinces. The temperature of hot springs water varied from 28 degrees-65 degrees C and pH from 6-8. We found that 38.2 % (26/68) of water samples were positive, Acanthamoeba was 13.2% (9/68) whilst Naegleria was 35.3% (24/68). Contamination by free-living ameba in natural hot springs may pose a significant health risk to people who use such water for recreation activities.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Swimming Pools
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Temperature
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Thailand
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Water Pollution
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Water Supply
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Humans
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Acanthamoeba
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Naegleria
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Hot Springs
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Health Resorts
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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