Citation:

Rice*, E W. HELICOBACTER PYLORI. Encyclopedia of Environmental Microbiology. John Wiley & Sons Incorporated, New York, NY, , 1529-1530, (2002).

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Helicobacter pylori is a pathogenic bacteria which inhabits the human stomach and upper gastrointestinal tract. This encyclopedic entry summarizes the potential role of this organism as a waterborne pathogen. Information is provided on the physiology and morphology of this bacterium. Epidemiological aspects concerning the mode of transmission, survival in the environment, and resistance to disinfection are also discussed.

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Record Type:DOCUMENT( BOOK CHAPTER)

Product Published Date:02/01/2002

Record Last Revised:12/22/2005

Record ID: 65906

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Role :OWNER

Organization Name :US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Organization Name :OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Organization Name :NATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT RESEARCH LABORATORY

Organization Name :WATER SUPPLY AND WATER RESOURCES DIVISION

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EPA Number :EPA/600/A-02/062