Isolation of fungi in swimming pools in Enugu, Nigeria
Joint Authors
Mbata, T. I.
Ahonkhai, I.
Uzowuru, R. N.
Source
Sudanese Journal of Dermatology
Issue
Vol. 5, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2007), pp.81-85, 5 p.
Publisher
Sudanese Association of Dermatologists
Publication Date
2007-12-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : It has been established that swimming pools contribute to the spread of fungal infections in susceptible hosts.
Objectives : To isolate and identify fungi associated with swimming pools.
Methods : A total of 147 samples from water and related areas of each swimming pool were tested for the presence of fungi.
The samples were examined using the membrane filtration method.
Results : The most common fungi recovered were as follows : Cladosporium spp 74%, Penicillium spp 38%, Aspergillus spp 35%, Rhizopus spp 6% and Trichophyton rubrum 3%.
Also Trichophyton mentagrophytes were isolated in nine cases from dressing rooms and bathrooms of swimming pools.
Conclusion : The swimming pool provides a suitable habitat for the survival and reproduction of fungi.
Therefore, this study suggested that apart from the risk of more serious diseases in subjects with weakened immune system, the wide spread presence of fungi and the direct contact bathers have with the water and aerosol, there should be proper monitoring and sanitation for successful control and management of swimming pool related fungal infections.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mbata, T. I.& Ahonkhai, I.& Uzowuru, R. N.. 2007. Isolation of fungi in swimming pools in Enugu, Nigeria. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology،Vol. 5, no. 2, pp.81-85.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mbata, T. I.…[et al.]. Isolation of fungi in swimming pools in Enugu, Nigeria. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology Vol. 5, no. 2 (Dec. 2007), pp.81-85.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mbata, T. I.& Ahonkhai, I.& Uzowuru, R. N.. Isolation of fungi in swimming pools in Enugu, Nigeria. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology. 2007. Vol. 5, no. 2, pp.81-85.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-277316
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 84-85
Record ID
BIM-277316