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Microbiology of waterborne diseases : microbiological aspects and risks /

The second edition of Microbiology of Waterborne Diseases describes the diseases associated with water, their causative agents and the ways in which they gain access to water systems. The book is divided into sections covering bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. Other sections detail methods for detect...

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Main Authors: Percival, Steven L. (Author)
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Yates, M. V. (Marylynn V.); Williams, David W.; Chalmers, Rachel; Gray, N. F.
Published: Elsevier/Academic Press,
Publisher Address: Amsterdam :
Publication Dates: 2014.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Edition: Second edition.
Subjects:
Waterborne infection > Epidemiology.
Water-supply > Health aspects.
Medical microbiology.
Pathogenic microorganisms.
HEALTH & FITNESS > General. > General.
MEDICAL > Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL > Diseases.
MEDICAL > Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL > Internal Medicine.
Water Microbiology.
Communicable diseases > Etiology.
Water > parasitology.
Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780124158467
Summary: The second edition of Microbiology of Waterborne Diseases describes the diseases associated with water, their causative agents and the ways in which they gain access to water systems. The book is divided into sections covering bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. Other sections detail methods for detecting and identifying waterborne microorganisms, and the ways in which they are removed from water, including chlorine, ozone, and ultraviolet disinfection. The second edition of this handbook has been updated with information on biofilms and antimicrobial resistance. The impact of global warming and climate change phenomena on waterborne illnesses are also discussed. This book serves as an indispensable reference for public health microbiologists, water utility scientists, research water pollution microbiologists environmental health officers, consultants in communicable disease control and microbial water pollution students. Focuses on the microorganisms of most significance to public health, including E. coli, cryptosporidium, and enterovirus. Highlights the basic microbiology, clinical features, survival in the environment, and gives a risk assessment for each pathogen. Contains new material on antimicrobial resistance and biofilms. Covers drinking water and both marine and freshwater recreational bathing waters.
Item Description: Previous edition published in 2004.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xxii, 695 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780124159761
0124159761
9781306133128
1306133122
0124158463
9780124158467
Index Number: RA642
CLC: R123
Contents: INTRODUCTION --
Pathogens in Water and Biofilms /
BACTERIOLOGY --
Acinetobacter /
Aeromonas / Steven L. Percival, David W. Williams --
Campylobacter /
Cyanobacteria /
Escherichia coli /
Helicobacter pylori /
Legionella /
Mycobacterium /
Salmonella /
Shigella /
Vibrio /
Yersinia /
PROTOZOA --
Acanthamoeba /
Balantidium coli /
Cryptosporidium /
Cyclospora /
Entamoeba histolytica /
Giardia duodenalis /
Naegleria /
Toxoplasma gondii /
VIRUSES --
Methods for the Detection of Waterborne Virus /
Adenovirus /
Astroviruses /
Enterovirus /
Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) /
Norovirus /
Rotavirus /
Emerging Viruses /
CONTROL --
Pathogen Control in Drinking Water /
Free and Combined Chlorine /
Chlorine Dioxide /
Ozone Disinfection /
Ultraviolet Disinfection /
Filtration Methods /
GLOBAL WARMING --
The Implications of Global Warming and Climate Change on Waterborne Diseases /

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