Infectious Cryptosporidium Parvum Oocysts in Final Reclaimed Effluent

Overview

Journal Appl Environ Microbiol

Specialties Environmental Health
Microbiology

Date 2003 Aug 7

PMID 12902296

Citations 12

Authors

Angela L Gennaccaro

Molly R McLaughlin

Walter Quintero-Betancourt

Debra E Huffman

Joan B Rose

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Abstract

Water samples collected throughout several reclamation facilities were analyzed for the presence of infectious Cryptosporidium parvum by the focus detection method-most-probable-number cell culture technique. Results revealed the presence of infectious C. parvum oocysts in 40% of the final disinfected effluent samples. Sampled effluent contained on average seven infectious oocysts per 100 liters. Thus, reclaimed water is not pathogen free but contains infectious C. parvum.

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