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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Risk of Giardia infection for drinking water and bathing in a peri-urban area in Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Author(s):
Pepe Razzolini, Maria Tereza [1] ; Weir, Mark H. [2] ; Matte, Maria Helena [1] ; Matte, Glavur Rogerio [1] ; Fernandes, Licia Natal [1] ; Rose, Joan B. [2]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Publ Hlth, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Michigan State Univ, Ctr Water Sci, E Lansing, MI 48824 - USA
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH; v. 21, n. 3, p. 222-234, 2011.
Web of Science Citations: 12
Abstract

A high incidence of waterborne diseases is observed worldwide and in order to address contamination problems prior to an outbreak, quantitative microbial risk assessment is a useful tool for estimating the risk of infection. The objective of this paper was to assess the probability of Giardia infection from consuming water from shallow wells in a peri-urban area. Giardia has been described as an important waterborne pathogen and reported in several water sources, including ground waters. Sixteen water samples were collected and examined according to the US EPA (1623, 2005). A Monte Carlo method was used to address the potential risk as described by the exponential dose response model. Giardia cysts occurred in 62.5% of the samples (0.1-36.1 cysts/l). A median risk of 10-1 for the population was estimated and the adult ingestion was the highest risk driver. This study illustrates the vulnerability of shallow well water supply systems in peri-urban areas. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 06/05011-7 - Drinking water microbiological quality in a periurban area, municipality of Suzano (SP)
Grantee:Maria Regina Alves Cardoso
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants