Microbiology and the investigation of waterborne outbreaks: The use of cryptosporidium typing in the investigation of waterborne disease

Gordon Nichols, James McLauchlin

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    Abstract

    Cryptosporidiosis is an important cause of diarrhea or illness throughout the world. The relative resistance of the oocysts to chlorine means that disinfecting water with this chemical is ineffective, and waterborne outbreaks have resulted from inadequate or defective water treatment. Some of these outbreaks have been large, particularly those involving mains drinking water.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationDrinking Water and Infectious Disease
    Subtitle of host publicationEstablishing the Links
    PublisherCRC Press
    Pages87-95
    Number of pages9
    ISBN (Electronic)9781420040524
    ISBN (Print)0849312590, 9780849312595
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2002

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