Microbial source tracking markers for detection of fecal contamination in environmental waters: relationships between pathogens and human health outcomes
Microbial source tracking (MST) describes a suite of methods and an investigative strategy
for determination of fecal pollution sources in environmental waters that rely on the …
for determination of fecal pollution sources in environmental waters that rely on the …
[HTML][HTML] Microbial indicators of fecal pollution: recent progress and challenges in assessing water quality
DA Holcomb, JR Stewart - Current environmental health reports, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Fecal contamination of water is a major public health concern.
This review summarizes recent developments and advancements in water quality indicators …
This review summarizes recent developments and advancements in water quality indicators …
Improved HF183 quantitative real-time PCR assay for characterization of human fecal pollution in ambient surface water samples
HC Green, RA Haugland, M Varma… - Applied and …, 2014 - Am Soc Microbiol
Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assays that target the human-associated HF183
bacterial cluster within members of the genus Bacteroides are among the most widely used …
bacterial cluster within members of the genus Bacteroides are among the most widely used …
[HTML][HTML] Current Status of Marker Genes of Bacteroides and Related Taxa for Identifying Sewage Pollution in Environmental Waters
W Ahmed, B Hughes, VJ Harwood - Water, 2016 - mdpi.com
Microbial source tracking (MST) endeavors to determine sources of fecal pollution in
environmental waters by capitalizing on the association of certain microorganisms with the …
environmental waters by capitalizing on the association of certain microorganisms with the …
[HTML][HTML] Human fecal contamination of water, soil, and surfaces in households sharing poor-quality sanitation facilities in Maputo, Mozambique
DA Holcomb, J Knee, T Sumner, Z Adriano… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Identifying the origin of fecal contamination can support more effective interventions to
interrupt enteric pathogen transmission. Microbial source tracking (MST) assays may help to …
interrupt enteric pathogen transmission. Microbial source tracking (MST) assays may help to …
Fecal contamination and diarrheal pathogens on surfaces and in soils among Tanzanian households with and without improved sanitation
Little is known about the extent or pattern of environmental fecal contamination among
households using low-cost, on-site sanitation facilities, or what role environmental …
households using low-cost, on-site sanitation facilities, or what role environmental …
Human health risk implications of multiple sources of faecal indicator bacteria in a recreational waterbody
We simulate the influence of multiple sources of enterococci (ENT) as faecal indicator
bacteria (FIB) in recreational water bodies on potential human health risk by considering …
bacteria (FIB) in recreational water bodies on potential human health risk by considering …
Predicting pathogen risks to aid beach management: the real value of quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA)
There has been an ongoing dilemma for agencies that set criteria for safe recreational
waters in how to provide for a seasonal assessment of a beach site versus guidance for day …
waters in how to provide for a seasonal assessment of a beach site versus guidance for day …
Association of fecal indicator bacteria with human viruses and microbial source tracking markers at coastal beaches impacted by nonpoint source pollution
Water quality was assessed at two marine beaches in California by measuring the
concentrations of culturable fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) and by library-independent …
concentrations of culturable fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) and by library-independent …
[PDF][PDF] The elusive effect of water and sanitation on the global burden of disease
WP Schmidt - Tropical Medicine & International Health, 2014 - fr.ircwash.org
About 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation, and 1 billion have no access to
any form of sanitation (UNICEF 2013). About 780 million people lack access to an improved …
any form of sanitation (UNICEF 2013). About 780 million people lack access to an improved …