Preliminary Study on the Microbial Flora of Normal Human Subjects in a Restricted Environment

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Title
Preliminary Study on the Microbial Flora of Normal Human Subjects in a Restricted Environment
Date
1965
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
AMRL TR 66-59
Creator
Rack, Joseph V.
London, Sheldon A.
Corporate Author
Miami Valley Hospital; Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories
Laboratory
Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories
Extent
40
Identifier
AD0643162
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Distribution of this document is unlimited
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(657)-11716
DoD Project
7164
DoD Task
716405
DTIC Record Exists
Yes
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Distribution Conflict
No
Abstract
Microorganisms were recovered from selected skin and mucosal surfaces of men in groups of four living in a restricted environment. Of several sampling methods studied, the use of cotton swabs proved to be the technique most appropriate for the scope of this study. Differences between the microbial flora of the test subjects and major alterations in microbial populations were observed. These alterations could not be definitely attributed to the direct influence of the MA-10 full pressure suit. However, three of the pressure suited subjects exhibited foot lesions, initiated by a bacterium apparently indigenous to those individuals, during the period when the suits were worn. These data indicated that the carrier state may be of greater significance to the carrier than to other individuals in the restricted environment. Although transference of certain microbes was noted, the exchange of microorganisms generally considered to be pathogenic was not observed.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1965-12
Provenance
RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
AMRLTR66-059.pdf