Infectious Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in final reclaimed effluent |
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Authors: | Gennaccaro Angela L McLaughlin Molly R Quintero-Betancourt Walter Huffman Debra E Rose Joan B |
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Affiliation: | Department of Marine Science, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, USA. angelag@marine.usf.edu |
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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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