Microbiological Flora of Human Subjects Under Simulated Space Environments

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Title
Microbiological Flora of Human Subjects Under Simulated Space Environments
Date
1966
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
AMRL TR 66-171
Creator
Riely, Phyllis E.
Shorenstein, Dian J.
Corporate Author
Fairchild Hiller Corporation
Laboratory
Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories
Extent
228
Identifier
AD0651436
Access Rights
Distribution of this document is unlimited
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(615)-3255
DoD Project
7164
DoD Task
716405
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Distribution Conflict
No
Abstract
Aerobic and anaerobic microbiological studies were conducted on selected body areas of 11 human male subjects living under controlled conditions. Similar studies also were made on specific objects located in their environmental area. The data from these studies have provided information on microbial dynamics and bacterial levels, as influenced by various personal hygiene procedures and confinement. Microbial studies (both aerobic and anaerobic) of the fecal flora showed the influence of defined space-type diets. A statistical treatment of the data has helped to direct the formulation of personal hygiene procedures that should keep the bacterial populations within a numerically normal range for an individual. This analysis confirmed the importance of the groin and glans penis, as well as the axilla, as the most significant numerical indicator areas of microbial buildup. A detailed study of the predominating fecal anaerobes was conducted to classify these bacteria into recognized generic groups.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1966-10
Provenance
RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
AMRLTR66-171.pdf