Influence of Seasons and Tides on the Distribution of Enteric Protozoa on the Shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Kribi (South Region of Cameroon): Health Risks Related to Bathing

Beaches are major sites of microbiological pollution. Assessment the abundance resistant forms enteric protozoa on these recreational waters is important for prevention and management health risks. Based sedimentation flotation methods, this study found that Kribi beach concentrate considerable amounts protozoa, which potentially pathogenic. They include Coccidia (Cryptosporidium sp. Cyclospora cayetanensis), Amoebae (Endolimax nana, Entamoeba histolytica coli) Flagellates (Giardia intestinalis). In general, seasonal changes tidal cycles have significantly impacted spread parasites along beaches. Thus, at all surveyed (Mpalla, Ngoyè Mboamanga), maximum protozoan abundances were recorded low tide during rainy seasons. It should also be noted each sampling site, significant correlations between certain physico-chemical variables (p < 0.05). At Mboamanga, example, Cryptosporidium Endolimax nana positively correlated Short Rainy Season with temperature (r = 0.601, p 0.044 r 0.632, 0.042). Mpalla, a positive correlation was observed coli pH 0.605, 0.033). The high concentration beaches real public threat bathers. Therefore, in tourist town, it urgent to put place an effective plan collection sustainable treatment solid liquid waste, main sources contamination.