| Main Title |
Waterborne Giardiasis in the United States 1965-1984. |
| Author |
Craun, G. F.;
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| CORP Author |
Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
| Year Published |
1986 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/J-86/201; |
| Stock Number |
PB87-181871 |
| Subjects |
Giardiasis;
Infectious diseases;
Gastrointestinal diseases;
Water pollution;
Water supply;
Disease vectors;
Diarrhea;
Reprints;
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| Holdings |
| Library |
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Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Date Modified |
| NTIS |
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PB87-181871 |
Most EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. Check with individual libraries about paper copy. |
NTIS |
06/21/1988 |
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| Collation |
4p |
| Abstract |
Ninety waterborne outbreaks and 23,776 cases of giardiasis have been reported in the United States through 1984. Approximately 69% of the outbreaks and 74% of the cases occurred in community water systems. Most outbreaks (57%) and cases (52%) resulted from the use of contaminated surface water which had not been treated or had been treated only by simple chlorination. Fifteen outbreaks (17%) and 7,440 cases (31%) were associated with operational problems on inadequate design of water filtration plants. A small but significant (15%) number of cases of giardiasis resulted from outbreaks caused by contamination of water mains through cross-connections, damage of mains, and repair of mains. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in The Lancet, ii(8585) p513-514, 30 Aug 86. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
| Title Annotations |
Reprint: Waterborne Giardiasis in the United States 1965-1984. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
1986 |
| Category Codes |
68D; 68G; 57N |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/11 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Control Number |
718322856 |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
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