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<p>Diving locations can pose various risks to divers. Health problems can be caused by, among other things, pathogenic microorganisms as well as flora and fauna endemic to the region. This paper discusses the consequences of exposure to biological pathogens endemic to the Red Sea region and possible preventive measures that can be taken before and during a diving expedition.</p>
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Diving locations can pose various risks to divers. Health problems can be caused by, among other things, pathogenic microorganisms as well as flora and fauna endemic to the region. This paper discusses the consequences of exposure to biological pathogens endemic to the Red Sea region and possible preventive measures that can be taken before and during a diving expedition.

Biological Threats in Diving Locations

Epidemiology and Public Health Department

Health Department WSB University in Gdańsk

Polish Hyperbaric Research

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Diving locations can pose various risks to divers. Health problems can be caused by, among other things, pathogenic microorganisms as well as flora and fauna...

Biological Threats in Diving Locations

Pubblicato online: 22 apr 2023

Pagine: 87 - 100

Ricevuto: 13 ott 2021

Accettato: 04 dic 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/phr-2022-0006

Parole chiave
diving, Red Sea, biological threats

© 2022 M. Lewicka et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Biological Threats in Diving Locations

Pubblicato online: 22 apr 2023

Pagine: 87 - 100

Ricevuto: 13 ott 2021

Accettato: 04 dic 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/phr-2022-0006

Parole chiavediving, Red Sea, biological threats

© 2022 M. Lewicka et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
diving, Red Sea, biological threats