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Yeasts in spa establishments

L Svorcová

    Zentralblatt Fur Bakteriologie, Mikrobiologie Und Hygiene. 1. Abt. Originale B, Hygiene
    |May 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Yeast contamination was studied in various bathing environments. Lower yeast counts were observed in older women

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Recreational water facilities and bathing areas can harbor microorganisms.
    • Understanding yeast distribution is crucial for public health and hygiene management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the occurrence and distribution of yeasts in bathing surfaces, sauna rooms, and pool waters.
    • To identify yeast strains and assess their resistance to disinfectants.
    • To determine if certain yeasts can serve as indicators of environmental contamination.

    Main Methods:

    • Sampling of bath surfaces, sauna rooms, and swimming/therapeutic pool water.
    • Isolation and identification of 172 yeast strains.
    • Testing the toxic effects of disinfectants (Peracetic acid, Chloramin B) on isolated strains.

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  • Correlation of yeast occurrence with patient age and environmental factors (temperature, furnishings).

    • Main Results:

    • Yeast counts decreased with patient age, with the lowest contamination found after bathing by 40-60-year-old women.
    • Yeasts were absent on sauna benches above 55°C but abundant on lower benches (35-40°C) and basin surfaces (up to 10^6/100 cm²).
    • Most isolated yeast strains exhibited resistance to Peracetic acid and Chloramin B.

    Conclusions:

    • Yeasts, particularly Cryptococcus, Candida, Rhodotorula, Torulopsis, and Metschnikowia, should not be present in bathing establishments.
    • The presence of these yeasts indicates environmental contamination, including water quality issues.
    • Disinfectant resistance highlights challenges in controlling microbial growth in these settings.