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Species Richness and Spatial Distribution of Pathogenic Vibrio (Bacteria, Vibrionaceae) in Tropical Surface Waters: Yaoundé Metropolis Case (Cameroon, Central Africa)
Tamatcho Kweyang Blandine Pulchérie, Fotsing Kwetche Pierre René, Nougang Mireille Ebiane, Zébazé Togouet Serge Hubert and Njiné Thomas
Corresponding Author: Tamatcho Kweyang Blandine Pulchérie
Submitted: June 01, 2012
Accepted: June 21, 2012
Published: September 20, 2012 |
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In the present study, six species of Vibrio that are potential human pathogens have been isolated from
surface water resources in an urban environment and have been identified. The variation of some physico-chemical
factors known to have significant effects on bacterial growth and spread are also considered. The latter include:
electrical conductivity, pH, total suspended solids, temperature, dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide, and rate of
water flow. All investigations were conducted according to standard methods. Application of classical
bacteriological techniques led to the identification of six species of the genus. Vibrio cholera, Vibrio fluvialis, Vibrio
mimicus, Vibrio alginolyticus, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus. Vibrio cholerae was isolated in all
water sampling points, with the highest frequency 79% upstream the Mfoundi River at Etoa-Meki. Rates of isolation
of Vibrio mimicus increased with increased O2 (p<0.05). Identification of these potential pathogens is a serious
public health hazard highlighting the needs for resource management.
Key words: Aquatic environment, Cameroon, physico-chemical factors, Vibrio, yaoundé, ,
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Tamatcho Kweyang Blandine Pulchérie, Fotsing Kwetche Pierre René, Nougang Mireille Ebiane, Zébazé Togouet Serge Hubert and Njiné Thomas, . Species Richness and Spatial Distribution of Pathogenic Vibrio (Bacteria, Vibrionaceae) in Tropical Surface Waters: Yaoundé Metropolis Case (Cameroon, Central Africa). Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences, (5): 584-591.
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ISSN (Online): 2041-0778
ISSN (Print): 2041-076X |
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