High numbers of Staphylococcus aureus at three bathing beaches in South Florida.
While the value of Staphylococcus aureus as an indicator for non-enteric diseases is unclear, understanding its prevalence in recreational beaches would prove useful, given its pathogenic potential. Staphylococcus aureus levels were evaluated in sand and seawater at three beaches during one year. To...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Environmental Health Research Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 46 - 58 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Feb2013
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