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Enteric pathogens and soil: a short review.

Johanna Santamaría1, Gary A Toranzos

  • 1Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, P.O. Box 23360, 00931, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

International Microbiology : the Official Journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology
|May 6, 2003
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Soil acts as a reservoir and potential transmitter of enteric pathogens from waste. This review highlights how waste disposal practices can introduce these pathogens into soil, increasing the risk of enteric disease transmission.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Public Health
  • Soil Science

Background:

  • Soil receives solid waste containing high concentrations of enteric pathogens.
  • The role of soil as a reservoir for bacterial pathogens is established, but its role in enteric disease transmission is underestimated.
  • Enteric diseases, particularly gastrointestinal infections, are commonly caused by bacteria, viruses, and protozoa found in wastewater.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature on waste disposal practices that introduce enteric pathogens into soil.
  • To examine the potential role of soil as a vector and reservoir for enteric pathogens.
  • To synthesize over two decades of research on soil contamination with enteric pathogens.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review spanning more than 20 years.

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  • Analysis of studies focusing on waste disposal methods and soil contamination.
  • Synthesis of data on enteric pathogens (bacteria, viruses, protozoa) found in soil.

    • Main Results:

    • Waste disposal practices significantly contribute to enteric pathogen entry into soil.
    • Soil harbors diverse enteric pathogens including Salmonella, Vibrio cholerae, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, enteric viruses (Hepatitis A, poliovirus), and protozoa (Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia intestinalis).
    • Evidence suggests soil plays a more significant role in enteric disease transmission than previously recognized.

    Conclusions:

    • Soil contamination with enteric pathogens is a critical public health concern.
    • Understanding waste disposal impacts on soil is crucial for mitigating enteric disease spread.
    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate soil's role in the epidemiology of enteric diseases.