• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.36-40
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• 1974

A Study on environmental sanitation on the well in Seoul was made to find the degree of Physio-chemical and Bacterial contamination. For this study 30 wells were located at Nokbundong Hongjaidong and Hongeundong from September 13 to 22 1971. As the results of this study the following conclusions were obtained. 1) Seventy per cent were being utilizing by from 10 to 50 households per well. 2) About 93 per cent of the wells were found to be dug out in Rocks. 3) Eighty-three per cent of the wells surveyed in the slums had a depth of water shorter than 20 cm. 4) The degree of Total Viable Bacteria contamination were high point $15{\times}10^2$ low point 13 and coliform bacteria were high point $79{\times}10^1$ low point 1 organism per ml. 5) Only 4 wells (13.3%) were able to drink but 26 wells (86.7%) were not drinking by physio-chemical and Bacterial contamination.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.50-55
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• 2005

We investigated the contamination of animal hospital floor, beauty table, computer keyboard, exam table, operation table and forcep handle by isolations of aerobic bacteria in small animal hospitals in Gwangju. The total number of aerobic bacteria was 52 isolates and Staphylococcus spp. (38 isolates) were the predominant isolates (69.71 %) of them. The prevalent contaminated areas were floor (17 isolates), beauty table (13 isolates) and computer keyboard (9 isolates). The detection of methicillin-resistant (mecA) gene, determined by PCR, showed that 3 of the 17 coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp. (CNS) isolates possessed the mecA gene. For evaluating the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of the isolates, disk diffusion method was used. The majority of isolates showed high susceptibility to amoxicillin (92.1 %), ceftiofur (84.2%) and polymixin B (73.7%). Also they showed the high resistant to ampicilline (66.7%), penicillin (65%) and kanamycin (56.5%). These results suggest extensive contamination of aerobic bacteria in animal hospital environment.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.53-57
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• 2001

The purpose of this study is to investigate the contamination rate of barium sulfate suspension made in the exposed state in usual circumstances. This study was performed in four university hospital using the contrast media by barium sulfate powder. The specimen were detected at dispensing water, agitator and mixing tank. We also classified the suspension into general bacteria, mycete, and Bacillus coli infection. The tap water were used to dispense water in the all hospitals. Bacillus colt were not detected in the all. General bacteria and mycete were not detected in the one specimen, but detected in two specimen over defined value. In the contamination rate of agitator, mixing tank, and the manufactured, Bacillus coli were not detected in all. However, general bacteria and mycete were detected too numberous to count. In conclusion, the refined water must be used in dispensing water in manufacturing suspension. The disinfectant is also used in washing the agitator and mixing tank for sterilization. Hand washing is indispensible to manufacturing suspension for preventing from infection.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.224-230
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• 2021

This study assessed the contamination levels of total aerobic bacteria, fungi, coliforms, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus, and qualitative analysis of Bacillus cereus, Salmonella spp., Listeria spp., and Vibrio spp. in four frozen-raw sliced fishes (cuttlefish, flatfish, salmon, and shrimp) for sushi production. The total aerobic bacteria, fungi, and coliforms were 2.95-3.38, 1.96-2.88, and 0.92-1.29 log CFU/g, respectively. In particular, shrimp was highly contaminated with total aerobic bacteria (3.38 log CFU/g) and fungi (2.88 log CFU/g). Over 3 log CFU/g of total aerobic bacteria was also detected in cuttlefish, flatfish, and salmon. Less than 1-2 log CFU/g of E. coli was detected in all frozen samples. S. aureus was detected at 2.25-3.13 log CFU/g in most samples. B. cereus was qualitatively detected at 25% in most samples, except for salmon (0%). Salmonella spp., L. monocytogenes, and Vibrio spp. were qualitatively detected at 25-50% of all four samples. The microbial contamination levels determined in the current study may be potentially used as basic data to perform microbial risk assessments of frozen-raw sliced fishes.

• 한국콘텐츠학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘텐츠학회 2009년도 춘계 종합학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1150-1158
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• 2009

현재 영상의학과에서 사용되는 촬영장비는 질환을 가지고 있는 환자와의 접촉이 불가피 하기 때문에 병원균이 존재 할 수밖에 없다. 따라서 영상의학과 촬영실에서의 세균 오염도를 측정하고, 검출된 세균들을 소독(물, Tissue Cleaner, 70% 알코올)하여 소독 전 후 세균의 감소율을 비교함으로써 병원감염예방에 있어 소독제 사용의 중요성과 병원감염관리의 인식을 높이고자 한다. 영상의학과 촬영실에서의 세균 오염도를 측정 하였을 때 여러 가지 세균들이 검출되었다. 영상의학과 촬영실내를 소독할 때 물이나 Tissue Cleaner, 환기 보다는 70% Alcohol을 사용하여 소독을 실시하는 것이 세균 사멸 및 병원감염 예방부분에 있어 효과적임을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 세균을 사멸시키기 위해 보다 좋은 소독제를 개발하여야 하며, 병원 내 각종 의료 장비는 언제나 오염될 가능성이 있으므로 기구에 대한 소독 및 멸균을 실시하여 병원감염으로 인해 환자에게 2차 감염을 유발되지 않도록 노력해야 할 것이다.

• 식품보건융합연구
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.35-40
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• 2019

In this study, general bacterial counts and coliform counts, which are hygienic indicator microorganisms, were tested for candy, chocolate, and jelly which are easily available and enjoyed around. After dropping each sample on the desk, indoors, and outdoors, it is immediately collected, or washed and collected to confirm the myth of the 3-second rule. Immediately after removing the wrapping paper, each sample was dropped on the desk, indoors, and outdoors, and after 3 seconds from the moment of contact with the surface, and then collected in a sample bag using sterilized sanitary gloves. After the same operation, each sample was rinsed for 5 seconds using sterilized sanitary gloves and sterilized distilled water, and then collected in a sample bag. The number of bacteria detected in non-washing candies was 41 CFU/g at outdoor and the number of bacteria detected in non-washing chocolate was 76 CFU/g at outdoor. The number of bacteria detected in non-washing jellies was 79 CFU/g at outdoor. Coliform group was not detected in all samples. This showed good results at the level of m = 10,000 or less, which is an allowable value suggested in the Food Code. Also, effect of washing on contaminated food was confirmed. This result is remarkably low compared with the microorganism specimens shown in Food Code, and it is confirmed that contamination occurs but not high value. Therefore, the myth of the 3-second rule is true compared to the figures based on Food Code. However, it showed the characteristics of bacteria that could survive and cross-contaminate on dry food surfaces and emphasized the importance of hygiene through food contact to unsanitary surfaces to minimize the risk of food poisoning.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.431-436
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• 2022

For the safety assessment of microbiological and chemical hazards in katsuobushi, fifteen samples of katsuobushi were purchased from supermarkets. The contamination levels of total viable bacteria, coliforms, Escherichia coli, and nine pathogenic bacteria [Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus cereus, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Clostridium perfringens, Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), Yersinia enterocolitica and Campylobacter jejuni/coli] were quantitatively or qualitatively assessed. Additionally, the heavy metals (total and methyl mercury) content, radioactivity (¹³¹ I, ¹³⁴ Cs⁺ and ¹³⁷ Cs) were quantitatively assessed. Microbial and chemical analyses were performed using standard methods in Korean food code. The contamination level of total viable bacteria was 2.70 (1.18-4.42) log CFU/g. Coliforms, E. coli and S. aureus were not detected in any samples. Other eight pathogenic bacteria were negative in all samples. The contamination levels of total and methyl mercury were 0.366 (0.227-0.481) and 0.120 (0.002-0.241) mg/kg, respectively. In addition, radioactivity was not detected in any samples. The results will be helpful in revitalizing domestic use and boosting exports of katsuobushi because the microbiological and chemical safety of katsuobushi has been assured. Furthermore, the results may be used as a basis for performing chemical and microbial risk assessments of katsuobushi.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.63-73
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• 1989

The purposes of this study were to find out the heavy metal and antibiotic resistant coliform bacteria from mineral water and the resistant factors. For the experiment, mineral water samples were taken from A area and B area during the period from march to July, 1988. The results of the experiment were as follows 1. From mineral water, eleven resistant coliforms and one susceptible coliform were isolated. 2. All resistant isolates harbored diverse plasmids of ranged ca. 14-54kb. 3. Susceptible coliform harbored a only plasmid of ca. 2.8 kb. 4. All resistant isolates harbored common size of plasmid of ca. 14kb. 5. As a result of the transformation and agarose gel electrophoresis experiments, resistant factor was R-plasmid. In conclusion, It is suggested that heavy metal contamination of mineral water is the selective pressure for the plasmid encoding the tolerance. Heavy metal resistance, in some case, is present with antibiotic resistance. Therefore, heavy metal contamination of mineral water induces antibiotic resistant bacteria.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제32권7호
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• pp.991-996
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• 2003

김밥 원료 및 김밥 보존 중의 일반 호기성세균과 대장균군의 분포를 측정하고 감마선 조사에 의한 김밥의 위생성 및 보존성 개선 가능성을 살펴보았다. 김밥 원료 중 미생물 오염이 가장 큰 것은 김이었으며 비가열 채소인 오이의 오염가능성도 높았으나 실제로 김밥에 오염된 미생물의 대부분은 제조과정에서 환경으로부터 유입되었다. 김밥의 보존 중 일반세균의 생장은 밥과 계란에서 가장 높았으며 대장균군의 생장은 동물성 원료인 계란과 햄에서 현저하였다. 김밥의 감마선 조사에서 일반세균은 2kGy 이상의 선량에서 2∼4 log cycle 수준으로 감소하였으며 대장균군은 2 kGy 이상의 선량에서 대부분 사멸되었다. 감마선 조사선량에 따른 김밥의 관능평가 결과 3 kGy 조사구는 대조구에 비하여 관능적인 선호도가 현저히 낮았으며 2 kGy 조사구는 감마선 조사 직후 대조구에 비하여 다소 선호도가 낮았으나 15$^{\circ}C$에서 24시간 보존 후에도 안정적인 관능특성을 나타내었다. 따라서 김밥의 위생성 및 보존성 개선을 위하여 2 kGy의 감마선 조사가 적정 수준인 것으로 평가되었다.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.344-354
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• 2022

BACKGROUND: Although antibiotics have contributed to treatment of bacterial infection, the antibiotic abuse can lead to antibiotic resistant bacteria. Impact of human activities on distribution of antibiotic resistance has been intensively issued and occurrence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in contaminated environments would not be a surprise. Nonetheless, anthropogenic contamination with the dissemination of antibiotic resistance along uncontaminated environments has been less considered. The aim of this study is to investigate antibiotic resistant bacteria across Ulleungdo, known as antibiotic resistance free and anthropogenic pollution free environment in Rep. of Korea. METHODS AND RESULTS: Antibiotic resistant bacteria in coastal seawater of Ulleungdo were investigated in July 2021. Antibiotic susceptibility test using the disk diffusion method was applied with six drugs according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guideline. Total 43 bacterial isolates were tested and 20 isolates among of them showed multidrug resistance. Particularly, the number and ratio of resistant bacteria were relatively high in a densely populated area of Ulleungdo. The bacterial communities were investigated using 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding approach in the coastal seawater and soils of Ulleungdo. In the bacterial communities, Firmicutes were selectively distributed only in seawater, suggesting the possibility of anthropogenic contamination in coastal seawater of Ulleungdo. CONCLUSION(S): We found antibiotic resistant bacteria in a populated area of Ulleungdo. The occurrence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Ulleungdo seems to result from the recent anthropogenic impact. Consistent monitoring of antibiotic resistant bacteria in the uncontaminated environment needs to considered for future risk assessment of antibiotics.