Beach advisory

[1] One source of waste pollution and subsequent increase in enteroccus concentration may come from migrating birds.

[4][5] Enterococcus is a large genus of lactic acid phylum Firmicutes[nt 1] Fecal enterococci inhabit gastrointestinal tract of animals.

Domingo also suggests that using the TaqMan-based approach[nt 2] can detect Enterococcus in environmental waters.

This method may be performed in the span of a few hours, making it an efficient system that local governments may rely on, while issuing a beach advisory.

Another method to detect large numbers of enterococcus in water is an agar-based growth media incubated under standard aerobic conditions.

While conducting various tests involving selective as well as non-selective methods, cultures of enterococcus are isolated in brass and earthen vessels for up to 48 hours (Chhibber et al., 2007).

Diverticula are small pouches that form in the lining of the digestive system, generally in the lower part of the large intestine.

This may lead to infections and can cause extreme abdominal pain, fever, nausea and irregular bowel movements (Mayo Clinic, 2015).

The Interim Report of the Manitoba Water Stewardship, 2009 explains reasons for elevated Escherichia coli in Lake Winnipeg Beaches (Williamson et al., 2009).

UTIs may be caused by Escherichia coli, which as mentioned above, may be found in bodies of water at the time of beach advisories.

Swimmer's itch is a skin condition that occurs to people who partake in open-water activities.

Swimmer's itch may happen in any body of water in the world and is not exclusive to one specific region.

The condition involves the cercarial dermatitis to penetrate the skin, while dying in the epidermis, causing the itching sensation (Blankespoor et al., 2004).

Beach advisories may be put in place if there is an outbreak of swimmer's itch, but its importance in the public health sector is still unknown.

Outbreaks and reoccurring beach advisories may influence vacationers to travel elsewhere although its severity is still in question.

Survival & detection of the faecal indicator bacterium Enterococcus faecalis in water stored in traditional vessels.

Principal factors affecting Escherichia coli at Lake Winnipeg beaches, Manitoba, Canada: Interim report.