Infectious Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in final reclaimed effluent

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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4983-4984
Number of pages2
JournalApplied and environmental microbiology
Volume69
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Food Science
  • Ecology
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

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