| Main Title |
Serologic Survey of Rotavirus, Norwalk Agent and 'Prototheca wickerhamii' in Wastewater Workers. |
| Author |
Clark, C. S. ;
Linnemann, C. C. ;
Gartside, P. S. ;
Phair, J. P. ;
Blacklow, N. ;
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| CORP Author |
Cincinnati Univ. Medical Center, OH.;Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
| Year Published |
1984 |
| Report Number |
EPA-R-803643; EPA/600/J-85/037; |
| Stock Number |
PB85-198216 |
| Additional Subjects |
Biological agents ;
Viruses ;
Exposure ;
Serology ;
Epidemiology ;
Survey ;
Reprints ;
Toxic substances ;
Occupational safety and health ;
Rotaviruses ;
Norwalk agents ;
Prototheca wickerhamii
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB85-198216 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
5p |
| Abstract |
A prospective epidemiologic study of wastewater workers was undertaken to determine the health effects, if any, associated with occupational exposure to biological agents present in municipal wastewater. The study population included more than 100 newly-hired and more than 100 experienced municipal wastewater workers and similar sized comparison groups in three metropolitan areas: Cincinnati, OH; Chicago, IL; and Memphis, TN. The study protocol included: environmental monitoring; work observations; yearly medical examinations; collection of illness information throughout the year; viral and bacterial cultures of throat and rectal swabs; and viral and bacterial serologic surveys. Clinically, gastrointestinal illness was observed twice as often in inexperienced sewage-exposed workers as compared to experienced workers and controls. |
