Detection of Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts in groundwater for human consumption in Itaquaquecetuba city, S. Paulo-Brazil
Cryptosporidium is an emergent pathogen that causes profuse diarrhea in humans. Outbreaks of human cryptosporidiosis have implicated water as a possible source of contamination. In this study the presence of Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts was investigated as well as the fecal contamination in groundwater for consumption in Itaquaquecetuba - São Paulo. Therefore, it was possible to notice that the septic tanks were located close to the wells, exposing them to risk of contamination. As a consequence of these results and observations efficient disinfecting practices and groundwater monitoring are recommended.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Microbiologia
2000
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1517-83822000000200017 |
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