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A follow-up study of gastro-intestinal diseases related to bacteriologically substandard drinking water

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  • Zmirou, D.
  • Ferley, J.P.
  • Collin, J.F.
  • Charrel, M.
  • Berlin, J.

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In a prospective follow-up study conducted in 52 French alpine villages, one weekly water sample was taken in each village provided with untreated ground water and analyzed as to the presence of four indicator bacteria: total plate count, total coliforms, thermotolerant (fecal) coliforms, and fecal streptococci. Cases of acute gastro-intestinal disease (AGID) occurring among 29,272 inhabitants were reported through physicians, pharmacists, and primary school teachers. A loglinear model identified fecal streptococcus (FS) as the best predictor; the presence of fecal coliforms enhanced the effect of FS. The total bacteria count and the total coliforms had no independent contributions. A threshold analysis suggested that any level of indicator bacteria above zero was associated with an excess of AGID.

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  • Zmirou, D. & Ferley, J.P. & Collin, J.F. & Charrel, M. & Berlin, J., 1987. "A follow-up study of gastro-intestinal diseases related to bacteriologically substandard drinking water," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 77(5), pages 582-584.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1987:77:5:582-584_9
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    1. Aude-Valérie Jung & Pierre Le Cann & Benoit Roig & Olivier Thomas & Estelle Baurès & Marie-Florence Thomas, 2014. "Microbial Contamination Detection in Water Resources: Interest of Current Optical Methods, Trends and Needs in the Context of Climate Change," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(4), pages 1-19, April.

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