Ekowati, Yulivan Diepeningen, Anne DFerrero, GiulianaKennedy, Maria Dde Roda Husman, Ana MariaSchets, Franciska M2018-01-042018-01-042017-10Clinically relevant fungi in water and on surfaces in an indoor swimming pool facility. 2017, 220 (7):1152-1160 Int J Hyg Environ Health1618-131X2871648310.1016/j.ijheh.2017.07.002http://hdl.handle.net/10029/621022The density of fungal contamination and the fungal diversity in an indoor swimming pool facility were assessed. A total of 16 surface samples and 6 water samples were analysed by using a combination of different (semi-) selective culture media. Isolated fungal colonies were identified to the genus or species level by sequencing of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS). The highest fungal counts in water and on surfaces were in the recreational pool (17CFU/100mL) and on a flexibeam (5.8CFU/cm2), respectively as compared with low counts (<0.1CFU/cm2) on the diving platform, bench tops and walls. The 357 obtained isolates belonged to 79 species and species complexes, 42 of which known as clinically relevant. Phialophora oxyspora (13.7%) and Phoma spp. (12.3%) were the most frequently identified groups. We demonstrated that despite chlorine treatment and regular cleaning of surfaces both water and surfaces were commonly infested with fungi, including many clinically relevant species.enArchived with thanks to International journal of hygiene and environmental healthArticleInt J Hyg Environ Health 2017, 220(7):1152-60