Hygiena 2008, 53(3):102-107

Health and Hygiene Risks Caused by Natural Bathing Water

Petr Pumann, Markéta Chlupáčová, František Kožíšek
Státní zdravotní ústav, Praha

The article presents a review of potential public health risks linked with bathing in natural water pools. It primarily deals with pathogenic organisms, cyanobacteria and cerkaria dermatitis, and concludes with basic remedial measures.

Keywords: natural bathing water, health risks, infection, cerkarie-associated dermatitis, remedial measures

Published: September 2008  Show citation

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Pumann P, Chlupáčová M, Kožíšek F. Health and Hygiene Risks Caused by Natural Bathing Water. Hygiena. 2008;53(3):102-107.
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