| Literature DB >> 8489231 |
P Brousseau, P Simard, E Dewailly, M Meisels, D Ramsay, J Joly.
Abstract
We evaluated the impact of the ring-billed gull (Larus delawarensis) on the microbiological quality of water. We measured fecal coliforms, Salmonella spp., and Aeromonas spp. in the gull droppings and the number of fecal coliforms in the water prior to and after attracting these birds to the beach with food. Gulls can contribute to the bacteriological degradation of recreational water.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8489231 PMCID: PMC202265 DOI: 10.1128/aem.59.4.1228-1230.1993
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Environ Microbiol ISSN: 0099-2240 Impact factor: 4.792