IDENTIFICATION OF VIBRIO CHOLERAE IN THE PORT OF THE CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO: A CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROBLEM OF BALLAST WATER AND THE POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH HUMAN HEALTH

Cholera, caused by Vibrio cholerae O1 and O139, has high incidences in regions with neglected populations, especially terms of sanitation. V. can be transported ship ballast water which makes it a D2 standard evaluation bioindicator for the International Convention Control Management Ship´s Ballast Water Sediments. The objective this is to identify presence organism port area City Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), samples surface tanks, contributing analysis ballasting process its interactivity human health. In superficial vessel sampling campaigns, non-toxic form was detected. conclusive facts suggest vulnerability area, methodological elaboration selection ships sampled, incentives installation, inspection constant monitoring waters vessels, aiming prevent possible cholera outbreaks modal maritime region.