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...
Main Authors: | Chizoba A. Ozochi, Christopher C. Okonkwo, Emmanuel C. Adukwu, Victor C. Ujor, Matthew C. Enebe, Vincent N. Chigor |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2024-02-01
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Series: | Discover Water |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43832-024-00059-z |
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