Enterococci as Fecal Indicator in a Tropical Beach: A Case Study

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https://doi.org/10.21664/2238-8869.2020v9i1.p53-72

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Bacteria, Fecal Indicator, Pollution Monitoring, Public Health

Abstract

Fecal enterococci are generally not virulent; however, multidrug-resistant strains have emerged as leading causes of hospital-acquired infections. Thus, periodic enterococci monitoring should be included in highly populated cities to control the dissemination of multidrug-resistant strains to the marine environment. This study aimed to quantify enterococci bacteria from water and intertidal sediment samples in a beach located near Rio de Janeiro touristic spots. We also intended to accomplish if enterococci should be included in touristic beaches sanitary monitoring. Toward this approach, we monitored from August to December 2014 fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) at a beach close to some touristic spots through multiple tube method. Although FIB quantification was within sanitary standards of Brazilian legislation, high enterococci densities (=30 MNP.100 mL-1) were detected in the water collected in August. Thus, enterococci monitoring should be included in touristic beaches to avoid the risk of multidrug-resistant bacteria dissemination among swimmers and beachgoers.

Author Biographies

Fernanda Silva dos Santos, Universidade Federal Fluminense, UFF, Brasil.

Doutorado em andamento em Ciências e Biotecnologia pela Universidade Federal Fluminense, UFF, Brasil. Mestrado em Biologia Marinha e Ambientes Costeiros pela Universidade Federal Fluminense, UFF, Brasil.

Luiz Affonso de Paula Junior, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, Brasil.

Mestrado profissional em Ecoturismo e Conservação pela Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, Brasil.

Gabriel Farias Araujo, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública - ENSP/FIOCRUZ, ENSP, Brasil.

Doutorado em andamento em Saúde Pública e Meio Ambiente pela Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública - ENSP/FIOCRUZ, ENSP, Brasil. Mestrado em Saúde Pública e Meio Ambiente pela Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública - ENSP/FIOCRUZ, ENSP, Brasil.

Wellington Thadeu de Alcantara Azevedo, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, UFRRJ, Brasil.

Doutorado em andamento em Biologia Animal pela Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, UFRRJ, Brasil. Mestrado em Ciências Biológicas (Biodiversidade Neotropical) pela Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, Brasil.

Steven Dutt Ross, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, Brasil.

Doutorado em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal Fluminense, UFF, Brasil. Docente na Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, Brasil.

Natascha Krepsky, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, Brasil.

Doutorado em Geologia e Geofísica Marinha pela Universidade Federal Fluminense, UFF, Brasil. Docente na Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, Brasil.

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2020-03-04

How to Cite

SANTOS, Fernanda Silva dos; PAULA JUNIOR, Luiz Affonso de; ARAUJO, Gabriel Farias; AZEVEDO, Wellington Thadeu de Alcantara; ROSS, Steven Dutt; KREPSKY, Natascha. Enterococci as Fecal Indicator in a Tropical Beach: A Case Study. Fronteiras - Journal of Social, Technological and Environmental Science, [S. l.], v. 9, n. 1, p. 53–72, 2020. DOI: 10.21664/2238-8869.2020v9i1.p53-72. Disponível em: https://periodicos.unievangelica.edu.br/index.php/fronteiras/article/view/2771. Acesso em: 24 nov. 2024.