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Survival of Mycoplasmas and Ureaplasmas in Water and at Elevated Temperatures
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The survival of Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma salivarium, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Ureaplasma urealyticum in water and at elevated temperatures is a cause for concern. These microorganisms are pathogens. Some are implicated in serious genitourinary tract infections in men and women resulting in significant perinatal mortality and morbidity; others can cause respiratory tract infections. M. hominis has been implicated in wound infections, osteomyelitis, and infections of the heart valve.
Because these microorganisms are pathogens, their survival in a closed water system has relevance to the well-being of crew members in an enclosed space. Consideration must be given to the elimination of these bacteria during recycling of water.
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Kundsin, R. and Perkins, R., "Survival of Mycoplasmas and Ureaplasmas in Water and at Elevated Temperatures," SAE Technical Paper 901422, 1990, https://doi.org/10.4271/901422.Also In
Space Station Environmental/Thermal Control and Life Support Systems
Number: SP-0829; Published: 1990-07-01
Number: SP-0829; Published: 1990-07-01
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