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Determination of the levels of indicator bacteria and Salmonella spp. in Chamelea gallina, L. and seawater on the coastline of Sile, Turkey

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 September 2002

G. Altug
Affiliation:
University of Istanbul, Faculty of Fisheries, Ordu Cad. No. 200, Laleli, Istanbul, Turkey
Y. Bayrak
Affiliation:
Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Microbiology Laboratory Senlikkoy, Istanbul, Turkey
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Abstract

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Indicator bacteria and Salmonella spp. were investigated in both Chamelea gallina and seawater from six stations on the coastline of Sile, Turkey. Studies were carried out on 15 days from June to December in 1998–1999. Chamelea gallina samples which were collected at approximately 5–10 metres depth from the chosen stations were examined for faecal coliform, Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. Bacteria numbers were highest in July and August. Bacteria distribution was found to be statistically significant between stations. No Salmonella spp. were detected in the samples.

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2002 Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom