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
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en Inglés
| 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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Asunto principal:
Piscinas
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Temperatura
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Tailandia
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Contaminación del Agua
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Abastecimiento de Agua
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Humanos
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Acanthamoeba
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Naegleria
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Manantiales de Aguas Termales
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Colonias de Salud
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
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Inglés
Revista:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Año:
2005
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Artículo
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