• 생태와환경
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• 제37권1호통권106호
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• pp.106-111
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• 2004

분변성 대장균(Fecal coliform bacteria)은 미국 버지니아주의 수체에 있어서 주요 오염원 중의 하나이다. 1995년부터 2000년까지의 Polecat creek유역의 4개 측정지점에 대하여 하천수의 분변성대장균 농도를 조사하였다. 조사기간 동안에 측정된 분변성 대장균 농도의 중앙값은 80 cfu/100mL부터 170 cfu/100mL까지 변화하였으며, 기하평균은 81cfu/100mL부터 141 cfu/100mL의 범위를 보였다. Caroline호의 수체에 의한 희석과 침전 등의 영향으로 측정지점 QPB의 분변성 대장균 농도가 주변의 측정지점인 QPD보다 낮게 나타났다. 계절별로는 여름철(6${\sim}$8월)에 비교적 높은 농도를 보인 반면에 겨울철(12${\sim}$82월)에는 상대적으로 분변성 대장균의 농도가 낮게 조사되었다. 이는 여름철 기간동안에 가축과 야생동물들이 하천에서 보내는 시간이 많기 때문에 이들 동물의 분비물이 직접 하천으로 유입되며, 낮은 온도보다는 높은 온도에서 대장균의 생장과 번식이 활발하기 때문이다. 본 연구의 결과로부터 분변성 대장균과 같은 미생물의 조사는 조사목적에 따라 측정시기를 결정하는 것이 측정에 의한 오차를 배제할 수 있을 것으로 판단되었다.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.367-375
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• 2010

이 연구는 통영항 내의 해수와 저질의 특성과 주변횟집의 수질의 품질 특성에 대하여 2008년 6월부터 2009년 5월까지 월 1회 조사를 실시하였으며 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 통영항의 해양수온은 평균 $17.4{\pm}5.77^{\circ}C$, 투명도 평균 $1.9{\pm}0.46$ m, 부유물질 $36.7{\pm}5.00$ mg/L, COD $2.36{\pm}0.80$ mg/L, DO $6.67{\pm}1.54$ mg/L, 염분농도 $32.3{\pm}0.64$‰를 각각 나타내었다. 아질산 질소는 $0.010{\pm}0.005$ mg/L, 질산 질소 $0.050{\pm}0.011$ mg/L, 암모니아 질소 $0.030{\pm}0.007$ mg/L, 인산 인 $0.050{\pm}0.006$ mg/L로 각각 나타났으며, TBT는 검출한계 이하로 검출되었다. 통영항 해수 중의 total coliform은 조사기간 중 < 1.8~22,000 MPN/100 mL 범위에 기하학적 평균값이 164.9 MPN/100 mL이었고 230 MPN/l00 mL을 초과하는 비율은 39.6%를 나타내었다. fecal coliform은 < 1.8~7,900 MPN/100 mL 범위에 기하학적평균값은 33.7 MPN/100 mL, 43 MPN/100 mL을 초과하는 비율은 47.9%로 조사되었다. total coliform에 대한 fecal coliform 검출 비율은 69.2%로 나타났다. 통영항 해수 중의 비브리오는 6월부터 11월에 240주가 검출되었으며, V. alginolyticus가 82주로 34.2%를 차지하여 가장 많이 검출되었고, 그 밖에 parahaemolyticus가 13.8%, V. culnificus 10.0%, V. cholerae non-O1이 0%, V. mimicus 12.5%가 검출되었다. 저질 특성은 함수율이 $56.63{\pm}5.51$ %, 강열감량 $9.20{\pm}1.36$%, COD $7.64{\pm}1.13$ mg/g, AVS $0.07{\pm}0.02$mg/g으로 다른 해역에 비하여 다소 높게 나타났다. 중금속의 함량은 카드뮴(Cd)은 $0.10{\pm}0.05$, 구리(Cu) $4.79{\pm}8.20$, 비소(As) $1.95{\pm}0.17$, 수은(Hg) $0.10{\pm}0.07$, 납은 불검출, 6가크롬은 ($Cr^{6+}$) $0.34{\pm}0.12$, 아연 (Zn) $125.33{\pm}16.40$, 니켈(Ni) $16.34{\pm}1.93$ mg/kg을 나타내었다. 통영항 주변 횟집의 total coliform 및 fecal coliform은 횟집에 따라서 다소 차이가 있었지만 여름철에 주로 검출되었으며, 여름철 집중관리가 요구되었다.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제6권3_4호
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• pp.87-91
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• 1973

현재 우리나라에서 시판되고 있는 수산 건제품에 대한 위생지표 세균의 오염도를 파악하고 나아가서 식품의 위생관리에 필요한 기초자료를 얻고자 1970년 9일부터 12월까지 부산시 남포동 건어물 시장과 충무동 어패류 처리조합에서 건제품 21종을 수집하여 위생지표 세균인 대장균군, 분변계대장균, 분변계연쇄상구균, 장구균 및 일반생균수를 시험하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 전 식품을 통하여 fecal strepococci나 enterococci는 coliform group이나 fecal coliform MPN보다 훨씬 높았다. 3, 일반적으로 enterococci MPN은 대부분 1,000이상이었으며 fecal coliform MPN은 18이하였다. 3. 대장균군의 중앙치는 78이었으며 분변계연쇄상구균은 3,300이었고 일반생균수의 중앙처는 $9.9\times10^4$이었다. 4. 일반적으로 사람의 손과 접촉이 많은 제품은 다른 제품에 비하여 세균 오염도가 높았다. 5. 해조류의 세균 오염도는 어패류나 연체류에 비하여 매우 낮았다. 6, 각 위생지표 세균과 일반 생균수 사이에는 일정한 상관관계는 없었다.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.78-82
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• 1997

Surface swab samples from beef (188), pork (240) and chicken (95) carcasses were collected from slaughterhouse in Kangwon and Kyunggi areas from March through July 1996. The samples were examined on the level of E. coli biotype I relevant to fecal contamination due to unsanitary processing control and the existence of verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC). E. coli biotype I were confirmed from 38.8% of beef, 40.0% of pork, and 69.5% of chicken carcasses. Little variation was noted among three sampling points; rump, flank and neck of beef, ham, belly and jowls of pork. coli O157:H7 was only confirmed from 2 of 188 beef carcasses. E. coli biotype I. All the isolated E. coli O157 showed positive for vero cell cytotoxicity test. Isolation rate of E. coli O157 in summer was higher than in spring. In case of pork and chicken carcasses, E. coli O157 was isolated in summer only.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.437-444
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• 2013

Eight fecal sterols were analyzed in surface sediments collected from shellfish farming areas in Yeoja Bay and Gangjin Bay, Korea, to evaluate sewage-derived fecal pollution. The concentrations of coprostanol, a good marker of sewage-derived organic contamination, in sediments were in the range of 10-530 ng/g-dry in Yeoja Bay, and 10-190 ng/g-dry in Gangjin Bay. Coprostanol levels were markedly higher in the inner bay than in the outer bay. These levels were lower than those reported in urbanized bays in Korea, however, they were comparable to levels in other shellfish farming areas including Gamak Bay. A multivariate analysis of the ratios of other sterols suggested that the sterols originated from sewage and plankton/benthos. Sewage was the dominant source at stations located close to the river mouth and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) outfalls, and plankton/benthos was the primary source in the outer bay. These results suggest that management of point sources, e.g., WWTP as well as non-point sources, e.g., riverine inputs is important for improving the water quality in Yeoja Bay and Gangjin Bay.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.614-622
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• 2010

The sanitary quality of a shellfish-growing area in Gangjinman, Korea, was assessed through a bacteriological examination of seawater form January 2007 to December 2009. The range of the geometric mean (GM) and the estimated 90th percentile for most-probable-number (MPN) values for fecal coliforms in samples collected in the designated area were 2.0-2.4 and 6.1-11.5 MPN/100 mL, respectively. Therefore, the bacteriological quality of seawater in the designated area in the Gangjinman area met the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP, USA) guidelines for approved areas. Also, the sanitary status of shellfish harvested from the designated area met the Korean Shellfish Sanitation Program (KSSP) fecal coliform criterion (<230 MPN/100 g). However, the degree of bacteriological contamination increased rapidly, and water quality exceeded the criteria for approved areas when large amounts of rain fell before the sampling date. Fortunately, fecal pollutants did not affect the bacteriological quality of a buffer zone established between the shoreline and the designated area. These results indicate that the current buffer zone established around the designated area protects the designated area properly.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.162-168
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• 2009

The aim of this study is to investigate microbial sanitary condition of public baths in Seoul, Korea. A total of 28 water samples were collected from 14 different public baths and sudatoriums. The prevalence of fecal indicator microorganisms such as total coliform, fecal coliform, and Escherichia coli was characterized. In addition, bacteria in water was membrane filtered by 0.45um nitrocellulose membrane, and the filter was analyzed by both cultivation and PCR amplification of partial 16S rRNA gene. The levels of chlorine were measured for each of water samples. More than 40% of 14 collected water samples, the concentrations of total coliform bacteria exceeded the water quality for bath water guideline. There was no significant correlation between chlorine residue and the presence of total coliform. Various microorganisms including pathogenic microorganisms were identified from cultivation and subsequent analysis of 16s rRNA gene sequences. Our results suggest that appropriate hygiene practice and continuous monitoring is needed for reducing health risk associated with public bathhouses.

• 농업생명과학연구
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.7-15
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• 2010

이 연구는 2009년 1월부터 9월까지 총 4회(1월, 4월, 7월 9월) 사천만에서 해수와 표층퇴적물의 세균학적 이화학적 특성을 조사한 것이다. 조사기간 중에 수온은 $5.3{\sim}24.9^{\circ}C$(평균 $17.7{\pm}0.4^{\circ}C$), 투명도는 1.4~2.5m(평균 $1.8{\pm}0.5m$), 부유물질 농도는 16.2~35.8mg/L(평균 $24.2{\pm}2.2mg/L$), 화학적산소요구량 (COD)는 $1.42{\sim}3.29mgO_2/L$(평균 $2.06{\pm}0.55mgO_2/L$), 용존산소(DO)는 6.7~9.5mg/L(평균 $7.9{\pm}0.6mg/L$)로 각각 조사되었다. 대장균군과 분변계대장균의 검출 범위는 <1.8~7,900 MPN/100mL (GM 214.7 MPN/100mL)과 <1.8~330 MPN/ 100mL (GM 9.7 MPN/100mL)로 각각 나타났다. 대장균군은 시료의 75.0%, 분변계대장균은 57.1%가 각각 양성을 나타내었다. 대장균군에 대한 분변계대장균의 양성율은 76.2%로 나타났다. 조사기간 중에 사천만에서의 표층퇴적물의 수분함량, 강열감량, COD 및 AVS의 평균값은 $53.28{\pm}2.58%$, $9.38{\pm}0.42%$, $14.23{\pm}3.36mgO_2/g$, $0.09{\pm}0.07mgS/g$로 각각 조사되었다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.298-305
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• 2011

Objectives: There has been a great amount of controversy in the food industry over the effectiveness of using gloves. The objectives of this study were to examine the microbial contamination of food handlers' hands and determine if using gloves could ensure safe handling of foods. Methods: Samples were collected through the glove-juice method from the bare and gloved hands of food handlers at work and were analyzed for the presence of aerobic plate counts, total coliform, fecal coliform, Escherichiacoli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella spp. Microbiological testing was conducted according to the Food Code of Korea. Results: Microbial contamination was consistently higher with bare hands than with gloved hands, although the microbial loads on both hands increased over time. Under certain conditions, there were significant differences between the bacterial loads on bare and on gloved hands (p<0.05). E. coli, S. aureus, and Salmonella spp. were still alive on both bare and gloved hands at the time the food handlers finished their work. Conclusions: Wearing gloves was associated with a marked reduction of bacterial contamination of the hands. However, the practice of continuously wearing gloves during food handling increases the potential for cross-contamination of bacteria. The findings of this study emphasize the need for a rational use of gloves, and strict adherence to hand hygiene compliance among food handlers.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.523-532
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• 2017

A field survey studying intestinal parasites in humans and microbial pathogen contamination at environment was performed in a Laotian rural village to identify potential risks for disease outbreaks. A parasitological investigation was conducted in Ban Lak Sip village, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR involving fecal samples from 305 inhabitants as well as water samples taken from 3 sites of the local stream. Water analysis indicated the presence of several enteric pathogens, i.e., Aeromonas spp., Vibrio spp., E. coli H7, E. coli O157: H7, verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC), Shigella spp., and enteric adenovirus. The level of microbial pathogens contamination was associated with human activity, with greater levels of contamination found at the downstream site compared to the site at the village and upstream, respectively. Regarding intestinal parasites, the prevalence of helminth and protozoan infections were 68.9% and 27.2%, respectively. Eight helminth taxa were identified in fecal samples, i.e., 2 tapeworm species (Taenia sp. and Hymenolepis diminuta), 1 trematode (Opisthorchis sp.), and 5 nematodes (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Strongyloides stercoralis, trichostrongylids, and hookworms). Six species of intestinal protists were identified, i.e., Blastocystis hominis, Cyclospora spp., Endolimax nana, Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar, Entamoeba coli, and Giardia lamblia. Questionnaires and interviews were also conducted to determine risk factors of infection. These analyses together with a prevailing infection level suggested that most of villagers were exposed to parasites in a similar degree due to limited socio-economic differences and sharing of similar practices. Limited access to effective public health facilities is also a significant contributing factor.