Preventing Maritime Transfer of Toxigenic Vibrio cholerae
oleh: Nicole J. Cohen, Douglas D. Slaten, Nina Marano, Jordan W. Tappero, Michael Wellman, Ryan J. Albert, Vincent R. Hill, David Espey, Thomas Handzel, Ariel Henry, Robert V. Tauxe
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2012-10-01 |
Deskripsi
Organisms, including Vibrio cholerae, can be transferred between harbors in the ballast water of ships. Zones in the Caribbean region where distance from shore and water depth meet International Maritime Organization guidelines for ballast water exchange are extremely limited. Use of ballast water treatment systems could mitigate the risk for organism transfer.