title: Pathogenic free-living amebae (PFLA) from frozen swimming areas in Oslo, Norway.
abstract: Water samples were taken from 4 frozen swimming areas in Oslo, Norway and examined for pathogenic and non-pathogenic limax amebae. All samples contained amebae and 2 of the areas yielded pathogens (Acanthamoeba castellanii). The relationship between distribution and temperature is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000656:Amoeba / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000472:pathogenicity; D000818:Animals; D007053:Ice; D051379:Mice; D009664:Norway; D013550:Swimming; D013696:Temperature; D014871:Water Microbiology
chemical_list: D007053:Ice