title: [The role of mud-forming microflora in the generation of biological activity of therapeutic peloids from Siberia].
abstract: The authors report the results of comprehensive evaluation of medicinal salt-saturated silt sulfide peloids from the bottom deposits of several lakes in the Novosibirsk and Altai regions. These peloids are extensively used for therapeutic and recreational purposes and appear to have good prospects for even a wider application in the future. The role of autochthonous microflora in the formation of peloid biological activities and antimicrobial properties has been elucidated. Information about the sanitary, microbiological and environmental situation in the areas of peloid deposits is presented.. The therapeutic efficacy of the sulfide peloids extracted from Lake Ostrovnoye, Novosibisk region, is discussed.
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Tronova
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Pushkareva
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Kurniavkina
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Korol'
mesh_terms: D019015:Geologic Sediments / Q000382:microbiology*; D006294:Health Resorts; D060106:Lakes / Q000382:microbiology*; D009094:Mud Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D012800:Siberia