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Prevalence of Cryptosporidium species in recreational versus non-recreational water sources.
Experimental parasitology - 1 Aug 2012
Loganthan Sasdekumar, Yang Rongchang, Bath Andrew, Gordon Cameron, Ryan Una
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Cryptosporidiosis, caused by the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium, represents the major public health concern of water utilities in developed nations due to its small size, resistance to disinfection and ability to be shed in large numbers in faeces. In Australia, recreational access is not allowed on direct supply sources, however, in Western Australia, limited recreational access to drinking water catchments...
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