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Molecular characterization of the waterborne pathogens Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia duodenalis, Enterocytozoon bieneusi, Cyclospora cayetanensis and Eimeria spp. in wastewater and sewage in Guangzhou, China.
Parasites & vectors - 20 Jan 2021
Fan Yingying, Wang Xinrui, Yang Ruohong, Zhao Wentao, Li Na, Guo Yaqiong, Xiao Lihua, Feng Yaoyu
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BACKGROUND: The waterborne pathogens Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia duodenalis, Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Cyclospora cayetanensis can cause intestinal diseases in humans. An understanding of their occurrence and transport in the environment is essential for accurate quantitative microbial risk assessment. METHODS: A total of 238 influent samples were collected from four wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and 88...
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