Detection of multiple potentially pathogenic bacteria in Matang mangrove estuaries, Malaysia
The deltaic estuarine system of the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve of Malaysia is a site where several human settlements and brackish water aquaculture have been established. Here, we evaluated the level of fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) and the presence of potentially pathogenic bacteria in the sur...
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| author | Ghadepour, Aziz Mohd Nasori, Khairul Nazrin Chew, Li Lee Chong, Ving Ching Thong, Kwai Lin Chai, Lay Ching |
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| description | The deltaic estuarine system of the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve of Malaysia is a site where several human settlements and brackish water aquaculture have been established. Here, we evaluated the level of fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) and the presence of potentially pathogenic bacteria in the surface water and sediments. Higher levels of FIB were detected at downstream sampling sites from the fishing village, indicating it as a possible source of anthropogenic pollution to the estuary. Enterococci levels in the estuarine sediments were higher than in the surface water, while total coliforms and E. coli in the estuarine sediments were not detected in all samples. Also, various types of potentially pathogenic bacteria, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens and Enterobacter cloacae were isolated. The results indicate that the Matang estuarine system is contaminated with various types of potential human bacterial pathogens which might pose a health risk to the public. |
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| spelling | um.eprints-99392019-02-13T02:46:10Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/9939/ Detection of multiple potentially pathogenic bacteria in Matang mangrove estuaries, Malaysia Ghadepour, Aziz Mohd Nasori, Khairul Nazrin Chew, Li Lee Chong, Ving Ching Thong, Kwai Lin Chai, Lay Ching Q Science (General) QH301 Biology QP Physiology The deltaic estuarine system of the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve of Malaysia is a site where several human settlements and brackish water aquaculture have been established. Here, we evaluated the level of fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) and the presence of potentially pathogenic bacteria in the surface water and sediments. Higher levels of FIB were detected at downstream sampling sites from the fishing village, indicating it as a possible source of anthropogenic pollution to the estuary. Enterococci levels in the estuarine sediments were higher than in the surface water, while total coliforms and E. coli in the estuarine sediments were not detected in all samples. Also, various types of potentially pathogenic bacteria, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens and Enterobacter cloacae were isolated. The results indicate that the Matang estuarine system is contaminated with various types of potential human bacterial pathogens which might pose a health risk to the public. Elsevier 2014-05-10 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.um.edu.my/9939/1/Aziz%2C_2014.pdf Ghadepour, Aziz and Mohd Nasori, Khairul Nazrin and Chew, Li Lee and Chong, Ving Ching and Thong, Kwai Lin and Chai, Lay Ching (2014) Detection of multiple potentially pathogenic bacteria in Matang mangrove estuaries, Malaysia. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 83 (1). pp. 324-330. ISSN 0025-326X, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.04.029 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.04.029>. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.04.029 doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.04.029 |
| spellingShingle | Q Science (General) QH301 Biology QP Physiology Ghadepour, Aziz Mohd Nasori, Khairul Nazrin Chew, Li Lee Chong, Ving Ching Thong, Kwai Lin Chai, Lay Ching Detection of multiple potentially pathogenic bacteria in Matang mangrove estuaries, Malaysia |
| title | Detection of multiple potentially pathogenic bacteria in Matang mangrove estuaries, Malaysia |
| title_full | Detection of multiple potentially pathogenic bacteria in Matang mangrove estuaries, Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Detection of multiple potentially pathogenic bacteria in Matang mangrove estuaries, Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Detection of multiple potentially pathogenic bacteria in Matang mangrove estuaries, Malaysia |
| title_short | Detection of multiple potentially pathogenic bacteria in Matang mangrove estuaries, Malaysia |
| title_sort | detection of multiple potentially pathogenic bacteria in matang mangrove estuaries malaysia |
| topic | Q Science (General) QH301 Biology QP Physiology |
| url | http://eprints.um.edu.my/9939/1/Aziz%2C_2014.pdf |
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