Journal
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
Volume 188, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114716
Keywords
QMRA; Exposure assessment; Marine; Coastal water; Swimming
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The study evaluated microbial characteristics and health risks of coastal waters impacted by pollution. Fecal indicator bacteria were detected in large quantities. Pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms were found, with Pseudomonas aeruginosa having the highest frequency. The risks of gastrointestinal illness through water ingestion were estimated to be above WHO's benchmark value, with Cryptosporidium and Adenovirus showing higher risks than Salmonella.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the microbial characteristics of coastal waters which are impacted by anthropogenic pollution as well as estimate the health risks associated with exposure to enteric and non-enteric microorganisms during swimming. Fecal indicator bacteria were highly detected in samples. Moreover, pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms were found, with the highest frequency for Pseudomonas aeruginosa followed by Adenovirus 40/41, Acanthamoeba spp., Salmonella enterica, and Cryptosporidium parvum. The median risk of gastrointestinal illness through ingestion of water was estimated to be above the benchmark value of 0.05 per event recommended by WHO. Cryptosporidium followed by Adenovirus, showed higher illness risks than Salmonella. The potential risks of Acanthamoeba and P. aeruginosa were estimated to be low for both dermal and ocular exposure routes. However, there are uncertainties about the infectious fraction of pathogens existing in coastal waters and the delivered dose of microorganisms from dermal/ocular exposure during recreational activities.
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