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 |
Additional Subjects |
Giardiasis ;
Infectious diseases ;
Gastrointestinal diseases ;
Water pollution ;
Water supply ;
Disease vectors ;
Diarrhea ;
Reprints ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB87-181871 |
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 |
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 |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
718322856 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |