Occurrence and densities of fungi from northern Greek coastal bathing waters and their relation with faecal pollution indicators.

The objective of this study was to determine the frequency and densities of yeasts and filamentous fungi in coastal water samples as well as their correlation with the indicator bacteria of faecal pollution. The prevalence of fungi was investigated in parallel with the standard pollution indicator microorganisms in 197 marine water samples from six northern Greek prefectures during the bathing season May-October 1999. Filamentous fungi were isolated from all the examined samples and yeasts from 29 (14.

Antibiotic resistance patterns of enterococci isolated from coastal bathing waters.

Recreational water should be considered a risk for enterococcal infections in regions with high utilisation and long exposure periods. A total of 1113 enterococcal isolates was obtained from 1670 bathing water samples from 120 bathing areas of seven prefectures in northern Greece. Enterococcus avium, E.

High level of recovery of fungi from water and dialysate in haemodialysis units.

The counts of yeasts and filamentous fungi were investigated in the municipal water supplies of haemodialysis centres, in the treated water and the dialysate from all 85 haemodialysis units in Greece, in order to estimate their occurrence, their correlation with contamination indicator bacteria and other influencing factors. Filamentous fungi and yeasts were isolated from 69 (81.2%) and from three (3.

Higher prevalence of Alternaria spp. in marine and river waters than in potable samples.

Alternaria species have been recognized as important cause of allergic diseases and are considered opportunistic pathogens for immunocompromised individuals. In order to assess the contribution of waters to the spread of Alternaria, we examined 390 water samples of various origin for the presence of these microorganisms in parallel with the standard pollution indicator bacteria, i.e.

The occurrence of fungi in hospital and community potable waters.

The prevalence of fungi was investigated in 126 potable water samples (84 hospital and 42 community samples), in parallel with the standard pollution indicator micro-organisms. Filamentous fungi were isolated from 104 of 126 (82.5%) samples and yeasts from 14 (11.