Survival of Mycoplasmas and Ureaplasmas in Water and at Elevated Temperatures 901422
The survival of Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma salivarium, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Ureaplasma urealyticum in water and at elevated temperatures is a cause for concern. These microorganisms are pathogens. Some are implicated in serious genitourinary tract infections in men and women resulting in significant perinatal mortality and morbidity; others can cause respiratory tract infections. M. hominis has been implicated in wound infections, osteomyelitis, and infections of the heart valve.
Because these microorganisms are pathogens, their survival in a closed water system has relevance to the well-being of crew members in an enclosed space. Consideration must be given to the elimination of these bacteria during recycling of water.
Citation: Kundsin, R. and Perkins, R., "Survival of Mycoplasmas and Ureaplasmas in Water and at Elevated Temperatures," SAE Technical Paper 901422, 1990, https://doi.org/10.4271/901422. Download Citation
Author(s):
Ruth B. Kundsin, Robert E. Perkins
Pages: 6
Event:
International Conference On Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Space Station Environmental/Thermal Control and Life Support Systems-SP-0829, SAE Transactions - Journal of Aerospace-V99-1
Related Topics:
Water
Cardiovascular system
Bacteria
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