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Risk of gastroenteritis among triathletes in relation to faecal pollution of fresh waters.

Authors :
van Asperen, I A
Medema, G
Borgdorff, M W
Sprenger, M J
Havelaar, A H
Source :
International Journal of Epidemiology; April 1998, Vol. 27 Issue: 2 p309-315, 7p
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

We conducted a prospective cohort study among endurance athletes to investigate the effects of microbiological water quality on the risk of gastroenteritis after bathing in fresh waters that meet current water quality standards. We aimed to establish quantitative relationships, in order to evaluate current bathing water standards.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03005771 and 14643685
Volume :
27
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
International Journal of Epidemiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs35880173
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/27.2.309