Fungi in Two Swimming Pools in Assiut Town, Egypt

Maghazy, S.M.; Abdel-Mallek, A. Y.; Bagy, M. M. K.

doi:10.1016/s0232-4393(89)80107-6

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“…It is possible that monitoring is carried out in some countries, but scarcely few data have been published. From the North Africa countries some studies have been published from Egypt [21,22,23,24] starting in the 1960s. In the Middle East, certain subtropical countries such as Israel, Palestine and Jordan provided some limited monitoring data [25,26,27] including a study from Palestine on the presence of fungi in pool water and facilities [28].…”

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Exotic Tourist Destinations and Transmission of Infections by Swimming Pools and Hot Springs—A Literature Review

Mavridou

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Papatzitze

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A growing number of people undertake international travel, and yet faster growth of such travel is expected in the tropics. Information on the hazards presented by pool and hot spring waters in tropical countries is very limited. This review aims to collate available information on pool water quality, alongside data on cases and outbreaks associated with swimming in pools in tropical regions affecting both local populations and travellers. Bacteria species commonly causing cases and outbreaks in the tropics as well as elsewhere in the world were excluded, and the review focuses on studies related to pathogens that, with the exception of Cryptosporidium, are unusual in more temperate climates. Studies concerning subtropical countries were included in the light of climate change. Diseases transmitted by vectors breeding in poorly maintained, neglected or abandoned pools were also included. 83 studies dealing with Microsporidia, Leptospira spp., Schistosomas spp., Cryptosporidium spp., Acanthamoeba spp., Naegleria spp., Clostridium trachomatis, viruses, and vectors breeding in swimming pool and hot tub waters, and fulfilling predefined criteria, have been included in our survey of the literature. In conclusion, prevention strategies for pool safety in the tropics are imperative. Public health authorities need to provide guidance to westerners travelling to exotic destinations on how to protect their health in swimming pools.

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Exotic Tourist Destinations and Transmission of Infections by Swimming Pools and Hot Springs—A Literature Review

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“…Maghazy et al . also took 50 water samples from two public swimming pools located in Assiut town and reported the incidence of T. terrestre , T. mentagrophytes and M. gypseum in the samples to be 14%, 10% and 6%, respectively …”

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Dermatophytosis in northern Africa

Nweze

Eke

2015

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Summary Infections caused by dermatophytes are a global problem and a major public health burden in the world today. In Africa, especially in the northern geographical zone, dermatophytic infections are being reported at an alarming rate. This is mostly because of some local but unique cultural practices, socioeconomic and environmental conditions, lack of reliable diagnostic personnel and facilities and ineffective treatment. Interestingly, the pathogen spectrum and the clinical manifestation are most times different from what is seen in other continents. Several epidemiological studies have been performed on the incidence and aetiology of dermatophytoses in northern Africa. However, there is currently no review article with up‐to‐date information on the relevant findings reported so far in this region. This information is necessary for clinicians who treat dermatophytic infections all over the world since agents of dermatophytes are no longer restricted because of the rapid mobility of humans from one part of the world to another. Moreover, the epidemiology of dermatophytoses is known to change over time, thus requiring the update of information from time to time. A review of relevant studies published on dermatophytoses in northern Africa is presented. This covers all of old Sudan, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Morocco.

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“…Fungal skin and nail infections are mainly caused by dermatophytes although some cases caused by nondermatophytes have also been reported (Ellabib et al, 2002;Lateur et al, 2003;Sharma and Sharma, 2012;Thomas et al, 2010). Besides dermatophytes, other clinically relevant fungi such as Fusarium spp., Aspergillus spp., and Candida spp., were detected on surfaces, in water and in air inside swimming pool facilities (Aho and Hirn, 1980;Jankowski et al, 2017;Maghazy et al, 1989;. Clinically relevant fungal species include fungal species which have been implicated in human cases of superficial (e.g piedra, otitis externa), cutaneous (e.g.…”

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Protection of Public Health from Microbial and Chemical Hazards in Swimming Pool Environments

Ekowati¹

2019

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Ozone is a very powerful chemical disinfectant which is able to oxidize organic and inorganic compounds, as well as killing microorganisms. The high oxidizing power is due to the weak bonds of the third oxygen atom causing instability of the ozone molecule. Ozone decomposes rapidly and thus does not provide a residual disinfection effect and has to be generated on-demand at the site of application. Ozone is a stronger oxidant than chlorine, with a higher redox potential (WHO, 2000). In aqueous solution, ozone reacts with organic and inorganic compounds by means of two different mechanisms: direct oxidation by ozone molecules and oxidation by hydroxyl radicals during ozone decomposition (Glaze et al., 1987; Gottschalk et al., 2010; CHAPTER 1 | 5 are applied in drinking water treatment as advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), usually combined with hydrogen peroxide and ozone (Heering, 2004). Contaminants in swimming pools and similar environments Figure 2. Potential microbial and chemical hazards in swimming pools and similar environments (adapted from WHO (2006)) Microbial hazards Microbial contaminants in the pool water can be pathogens originating from faecal matter introduced by humans and animals, from human shedding (e.g. vomit, mucus, saliva, and skin) (WHO, 2006) or from source water and air (Figure 2). Many outbreaks associated with pathogens in swimming pools and similar environments have been reported worldwide (

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Fungi in Two Swimming Pools in Assiut Town, Egypt

Cited by 10 publications

References 7 publications

Exotic Tourist Destinations and Transmission of Infections by Swimming Pools and Hot Springs—A Literature Review

Exotic Tourist Destinations and Transmission of Infections by Swimming Pools and Hot Springs—A Literature Review

Dermatophytosis in northern Africa

Protection of Public Health from Microbial and Chemical Hazards in Swimming Pool Environments

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