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[Diseases transmitted through water for human consumption].

E Franco1, M Dentamaro

  • 1Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Facoltà di Medicina, Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica, Cattedra di Igiene, Via Montpellier, 1 00133 Roma. franco@med.uniroma2.it

Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
|December 18, 2003
PubMed
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Drinking water poses biological risks, transmitting diseases like Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Researchers are identifying new pathogens and improving water quality monitoring indicators.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental microbiology
  • Public health
  • Water quality assessment

Background:

  • Contaminated drinking water is a significant source of human disease transmission.
  • Classical waterborne pathogens include protozoa such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
  • Emerging waterborne pathogens, like Arcobacter butzleri, pose increasing public health concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the biological risks associated with drinking water.
  • To discuss common and emerging waterborne pathogens.
  • To highlight efforts in improving drinking water quality monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of waterborne diseases and pathogens.
  • Analysis of institutional measures for water quality assurance.

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  • Discussion of indicator development for water monitoring.

    • Main Results:

    • Drinking water harbors biological risks and transmits various diseases.
    • Giardia and Cryptosporidium are frequent protozoan causes of waterborne illness.
    • Arcobacter butzleri is identified as a novel waterborne pathogen.

    Conclusions:

    • Ensuring safe drinking water quality requires continuous monitoring and pathogen identification.
    • Development of efficient monitoring indicators is crucial for public health protection.
    • Ongoing research is vital to address evolving waterborne disease threats.