Occurrence of Acanthamoeba spp. in a major river in the Philippines: Impact on water quality and health

Occurrence of Acanthamoeba spp. in a major river in the Philippines: Impact on water quality and health

Rivers are important freshwater sources. They provide water for domestic and recreational use and serve as ecological sites for various microorganisms. Free-living amoebae are considered naturally occurring organisms in freshwater. However, their prevalence can suggest the water quality at a given s...

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Main Authors: Kaiser Garrido, Albert Ileto, Verine De Jesus, Wendyl Emperador, Andrea Francisco, Pauleen Garcia, Asha Hadap, Mary Erika Hernandez, Jose Francisco Lacson, Czeska Rose Lagudas, Mark F. F. E. Padua, Giovanni De Jesus Milanez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development
Subjects:
acanthamoeba
free-living amoeba
philippines
public health
river
Online Access:http://washdev.iwaponline.com/content/13/11/885

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