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. 1977 Feb;33(2):370–378. doi: 10.1128/aem.33.2.370-378.1977

Occurrence of human-associated yeasts in bivalve shellfish from Long Island Sound.

J D Buck, P M Bubucis, T J Combs
PMCID: PMC170693  PMID: 322610

Abstract

Candida parapsilosis, C. tropicalis, and Torulopsis glabrata were the human-associated yeasts most frequently isolated from quahogs, oysters, and mussels collected from four estuarine areas along the northern shore of Long Island Sound. Some inconsistency and seasonal variation in the occurrence of these and other yeast species were noted. In particular, C. albicans densities were greatest during colder months in the more heavily polluted waters. A total of 347 yeasts were isolated and cultured at 37 degrees C and, of these, 219 of 62% were human-associated forms. Generally, these yeasts in the animals sampled reflected the overall pollution status of the estuary from which they were taken. This study represents a clear demonstration of potentially pathogenic yeasts in a valuable marine resource.

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