waterborne pathogen control Articles
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Ceramic water filters impregnated with silver nanoparticles as a point-of-use water-treatment intervention for HIV-positive individuals in Limpopo Province, South Africa: a pilot study of technological performance and human health benefits
Waterborne pathogens present a significant threat to people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH). This study presents a randomized, controlled trial that evaluates whether a household-level ceramic water filter (CWF) intervention can improve drinking water quality and decrease days of diarrhea in PLWH in rural South Africa. Seventy-four participants were randomized in an ...
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The Internet of Water Is Saving Lives While Battling Pollution
The Problem A condition known as Legionnaires' disease has made headlines after it killed a dozen people in Flint, Michigan in 2014 and 2015 and sickened hundreds in New York state last year. A rare but severe type of pneumonia, Legionnaires' kills roughly one in ten people who contract it. The cause of the disease is the Legionella bacterial strain. Water loving, Legionella can contaminate hot ...
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IOT TRENDS AND ANALYSIS The Internet of Water Is Saving Lives While Battling Pollution
he Problem A condition known as Legionnaires' disease has made headlines after it killed a dozen people in Flint, Michigan in 2014 and 2015 and sickened hundreds in New York state last year. A rare but severe type of pneumonia, Legionnaires' kills roughly one in ten people who contract it. The cause of the disease is the Legionella bacterial strain. Water loving, Legionella can contaminate hot ...
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On tap: recreational waterborne disease at an all-time high
Levels of recreational waterborne disease are at their highest since reporting began in 1978, suggesting the need for interventions aimed at reducing risks in natural and treated water systems. More outbreaks are reported related to recreational waterborne diesease than drinking water sources. Every two years the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a report on waterborne ...
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