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[Vibrio cholerae 01, variant eltor, in the environment]
A E Mikhaĭlova1, A B Khaĭtovich
1Crimean Station for Plague Control (Miinstry of Health of Ukraine), Crimean State Medical University, Simferopol, Ukraine.
Zhurnal Mikrobiologii, Epidemiologii I Immunobiologii
|June 5, 2002
Summary
Vibrio cholerae (V. cholerae) can survive in open water reservoirs due to adaptive variability, influenced by environmental factors. This study examines its persistence in Ukraine.
Area of Science:
- Environmental microbiology
- Bacteriology
- Public health
Background:
- Vibrio cholerae (V. cholerae) is a significant human pathogen.
- Understanding its environmental persistence is crucial for disease prevention.
- The role of environmental factors in V. cholerae survival is complex.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the autochthonous existence of V. cholerae in aquatic environments.
- To analyze the influence of biotic and abiotic factors on V. cholerae survival.
- To highlight the adaptive variability of V. cholerae O1, biovar eltor.
Main Methods:
- Ecological assessment of V. cholerae in open water reservoirs.
- Analysis of combined biotic and abiotic environmental influences.
- Evaluation of V. cholerae O1, biovar eltor adaptive mechanisms.
Main Results:
- V. cholerae demonstrates possibilities for autochthonous existence in reservoirs.
- Environmental factors significantly impact V. cholerae preservation.
- Adaptive variability in V. cholerae O1, biovar eltor is key to its environmental persistence.
Conclusions:
- V. cholerae O1, biovar eltor possesses adaptive traits enabling survival in diverse aquatic ecosystems.
- Environmental conditions play a critical role in the long-term viability of V. cholerae.
- Data on isolation duration from environmental objects in Ukraine provide regional insights.