| Title |
Prevalence of Acanthamoeba spp. and other free-living amoebae in household water, Ohio, USA—1990–1992
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Parasitology Research, October 2010
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| DOI | 10.1007/s00436-010-2120-7 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Lauren J. Stockman, Carolyn J. Wright, Govinda S. Visvesvara, Barry S. Fields, Michael J. Beach |
| Abstract |
Knowledge of the prevalence of free-living amoebae (FLA) in US household water can provide a focus for prevention of amoeba-associated illnesses. Household water samples from two Ohio counties, collected and examined for amoebae during 1990-1992, were used to describe the prevalence of Acanthamoeba and other FLA in a household setting. Amoebae were isolated and identified by morphologic features. A total of 2,454 samples from 467 households were examined. Amoebae were found in water samples of 371 (79%) households. Sites most likely to contain amoeba were shower heads (52%) and kitchen sprayers (50%). Species of Hartmannella, Acanthamoeba, or Vahlkampfia were most common. Detection was higher in biofilm swab samples than in water samples. Detection of FLA and Acanthamoeba, at 79% and 51%, respectively, exceed estimates that have been published in previous surveys of household sources. We believe FLA are commonplace inhabitants of household water in this sample as they are in the environment. |
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