| Abstract: | Qualitative and quantitative analysis of integument microflora using chromatography-mass spectrometry enables the determination of each crewmember's microflora composition, i.e. families and genders, during space mission. Microbiological investigations of cosmo nauts' integument resulted in identification of 51 taxons and groups of microorganisms. Microbial populations are directly dependent on the environmental factors and mission duration. The most representative diagnostically relevant ('reference') biotopes were brought to light. |
