Free-living ameba contamination in natural hot springs in Thailand.
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2005-11-28
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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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The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.
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Lekkla A, Sutthikornchai C, Bovornkitti S, Sukthana Y. Free-living ameba contamination in natural hot springs in Thailand. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2005 ; 36 Suppl 4(): 5-9