How long do dermatophytes survive in the water of indoor pools?

; Fischer E; Dermatologica, 1982 Oct, 165(4), 352 - 4

Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Candida albicans were shown to survive at least 123 days in chlorinated swimming-pool water of 28-30 degrees, at least 18 days in ozonized water at 34-35 degrees, and at least 25 days in pipe water at room temperature of 23-25 degrees . Concentrations of chlorine and ozone normally used to inhibit bacterial contamination did not devitalize the fungi used in the experiment.

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The ozonized oils of vegetable sources constitute an appropriate method for the local therapy of several diseases