Detection and quantitative microbial risk assessment of pathogenic Vibrio cholerae in a river used for drinking, domestic, fresh produce irrigation and recreational purposes

Detection and quantitative microbial risk assessment of pathogenic Vibrio cholerae in a river used for drinking, domestic, fresh produce irrigation and recreational purposes

Abstract Cholera infection results from the ingestion of water or food contaminated with toxigenic Vibrio cholerae. This study evaluated the occurrence of toxigenic V. cholerae in Asata River, Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria, and estimated V. cholerae infection risks from use of the River water for drinki...

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Main Authors: Chizoba A. Ozochi, Christopher C. Okonkwo, Emmanuel C. Adukwu, Victor C. Ujor, Matthew C. Enebe, Vincent N. Chigor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-02-01
Series:Discover Water
Subjects:
Cholera
Surface waters
Drinking water
Toxigenic Vibrio strains
Quantitative microbial risk assessment
Human health risks
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s43832-024-00059-z

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s43832-024-00059-z

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