ISSN:
1573-0972
Keywords:
Bacteria
;
cholera
;
environment
;
immunofluorescence
;
Vibrio
;
water
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract Culturing and immunofluorescence (FA) methods for detection of Vibrio cholerae O1 in samples collected from the aquatic environment at selected sites in Brazil were compared. Of the samples examined, 90% were positive for V. cholerae O1 by FA but none was positive by culture, although strains of V. cholerae other than O1 strains were readily isolated. Evidence for V. cholerae O1 being autochthonous to the aquatic environment of Brazil is presented. Furthermore, FA methods are recommended for cholera surveillance programmes directed at the natural environment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00383089