Survival of Microbial Pathogens in the Marine Environment.

Abstract

Survival studies in filtered seawater at varying temperatures showed an increase in parvovirus viability with decreasing temperature. In further investigation of enterovirus elimination from untreated seawater, a marine bacterium, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, was isolated and found to possess a poliovirus I, non-filterable, virucidal effect. Survival of coliforms and human enteric pathogens in Chesapeake Bay also has been examined. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA053655

Entities

People

  • F. M. Hetrick
  • Rita R. Colwell

Organizations

  • University of Maryland

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bacteria
  • Bays
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology
  • Cells
  • Chesapeake Bay
  • Coast Guard
  • Culture Techniques
  • Dilution
  • Drops
  • Environment
  • Military Research
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Oceans
  • Standards
  • Viruses
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Microbial Pathology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology