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Linking weather and crytosporidiosis rates.

Authors :
Lake, Iain R.
Bentham, Graham
Kovats, R. Sari
Nichols, Gordon L.
Source :
Water 21 Magazine of the International Water Association; Feb2006, Vol. 2006 Issue 1, p54-54, 1/2p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article discusses research being done on the effects of weather and river flow on cryptosporidiosis. It references a study by Iain R. Lake and Graham Bentham, published in a 2005 issue of the "Journal of Water and Health." It has been established that about 92% of all cases of cryptosporidiosis are not associated with a particular outbreak. The researchers found an association between disease and a particular month's maximum river flow, consistent with the release of newborn, highly infectious animals onto the land.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15619508
Volume :
2006
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Water 21 Magazine of the International Water Association
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
20418984