What Is Hiding in the Israeli Mediterranean Seawater and Beach Sand.

beach sand fungi seawater

Journal

Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)
ISSN: 2309-608X
Titre abrégé: J Fungi (Basel)
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101671827

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
10 Sep 2022
Historique:
received: 22 07 2022
revised: 31 08 2022
accepted: 07 09 2022
entrez: 22 9 2022
pubmed: 23 9 2022
medline: 23 9 2022
Statut: epublish

Résumé

In the present study, we aimed to investigate the presence of fungi that may affect human health in sand and water on Israeli Mediterranean Sea coast beaches. The study included screening of the sand and water of six urban beaches from north to south on the Israeli Mediterranean coast. Sand samples were extracted with water, and the water wash was cultured and quantitated. Water samples were quantitated as well. MALDI-TOF MS analysis and ITS sequencing identified the fungi. The study considered several parameters: 1. Presence of fecal-contamination-related fungi; 2. Presence of dermal-infection-related fungi. 3. Presence of allergy-related fungi; 4. Presence of fungi posing risk for immunocompromised individuals. The screen revealed that about 80% of the isolates were molds and about 20% yeasts. The mold species included opportunistic pathogens and potential allergens: The results suggest that beaches should be monitored for fungi for safer use, better management, and the benefit of public health.

Identifiants

pubmed: 36135675
pii: jof8090950
doi: 10.3390/jof8090950
pmc: PMC9505208
pii:
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

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Auteurs

Michael Frenkel (M)

Department of Clinical Microbiology, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 562000, Israel.

Hanan Serhan (H)

Department of Clinical Microbiology, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 562000, Israel.

Shlomo E Blum (SE)

Department of Clinical Bacteriology and Mycology, The Kimron Veterinary Institute, Bet Dagan 50200, Israel.

Marcelo Fleker (M)

Department of Clinical Bacteriology and Mycology, The Kimron Veterinary Institute, Bet Dagan 50200, Israel.

Edward Sionov (E)

Institute for Post Harwest and Food Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion 7528809, Israel.

Sharon Amit (S)

Microbiology Laboratory, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer 5262000, Israel.

Zeela Gazit (Z)

Microbiology Laboratory, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer 5262000, Israel.

Shiraz Gefen-Halevi (S)

Microbiology Laboratory, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer 5262000, Israel.

Esther Segal (E)

Department of Clinical Microbiology, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 562000, Israel.

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