Enterococci in the environment
Enterococci are common, commensal members of gut communities in mammals and birds,
yet they are also opportunistic pathogens that cause millions of human and animal infections …
yet they are also opportunistic pathogens that cause millions of human and animal infections …
Fecal indicator bacteria from environmental sources; strategies for identification to improve water quality monitoring
In tropical to temperate environments, fecal indicator bacteria (FIB), such as enterococci and
Escherichia coli, can persist and potentially multiply, far removed from their natural reservoir …
Escherichia coli, can persist and potentially multiply, far removed from their natural reservoir …
Escherichia Coli and Fecal Coliforms in Freshwater and Estuarine Sediments
YA Pachepsky, DR Shelton - Critical reviews in environmental …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
It has been known for some time that substantial populations of fecal coliforms and E. coli
are harbored in freshwater bottom sediments, bank soils, and beach sands. However, the …
are harbored in freshwater bottom sediments, bank soils, and beach sands. However, the …
Microbes in beach sands: integrating environment, ecology and public health
Beach sand is a habitat that supports many microbes, including viruses, bacteria, fungi and
protozoa (micropsammon). The apparently inhospitable conditions of beach sand …
protozoa (micropsammon). The apparently inhospitable conditions of beach sand …
[HTML][HTML] Distribution of human fecal marker genes and their association with pathogenic viruses in untreated wastewater determined using quantitative PCR
Quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) of human health risks using human fecal
marker genes (HFMGs) is an useful water quality management tool. To inform accurate …
marker genes (HFMGs) is an useful water quality management tool. To inform accurate …
Characterizing relationships among fecal indicator bacteria, microbial source tracking markers, and associated waterborne pathogen occurrence in stream water and …
JK Bradshaw, BJ Snyder, A Oladeinde, D Spidle… - Water research, 2016 - Elsevier
Bed sediments of streams and rivers may store high concentrations of fecal indicator
bacteria (FIB) and pathogens. Due to resuspension events, these contaminants can be …
bacteria (FIB) and pathogens. Due to resuspension events, these contaminants can be …
Worldwide Phylogenetic Group Patterns of Escherichia coli from Commensal Human and Wastewater Treatment Plant Isolates
Escherichia coli is an important microorganism in the gastrointestinal tract of warm-blooded
animals. Commensal populations of E. coli consist of stable genetic isolates, which means …
animals. Commensal populations of E. coli consist of stable genetic isolates, which means …
Beach sand and the potential for infectious disease transmission: observations and recommendations
Recent studies suggest that sand can serve as a vehicle for exposure of humans to
pathogens at beach sites, resulting in increased health risks. Sampling for microorganisms …
pathogens at beach sites, resulting in increased health risks. Sampling for microorganisms …
Fecal indicators in sand, sand contact, and risk of enteric illness among beachgoers
Background: Beach sand can harbor fecal indicator organisms and pathogens, but enteric
illness risk associated with sand contact remains unclear. Methods: In 2007, visitors at 2 …
illness risk associated with sand contact remains unclear. Methods: In 2007, visitors at 2 …
Contact with beach sand among beachgoers and risk of illness
CD Heaney, E Sams, S Wing, S Marshall… - American journal of …, 2009 - academic.oup.com
Recent studies of beach sand fecal contamination have triggered interest among scientists
and in the media. Although evidence shows that beach sand can harbor high concentrations …
and in the media. Although evidence shows that beach sand can harbor high concentrations …