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Pathogens 101
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104 minutes.
From 2/9/2007.
Every year, thousands of individuals become ill as a result of consuming contaminated drinking water; most of these outbreaks are caused by microorganisms. This presentation introduces the bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are most commonly associated with waterborne disease in the United States. The means by which they contaminate sources of drinking water, the measures that are taken to try to prevent their presence in drinking water, and the applicable regulations will be presented. A brief description of some of the methods used to detect microorganisms in water will also be discussed.
About the Speaker: Dr. Marylynn Yates is the Chair of the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California– Riverside. Dr. Yates conducts research in the area of water and wastewater microbiology. Her research focuses on assessing the potential for the contamination of water by human pathogenic microorganisms. As the intentional use of reclaimed water and biosolids (which may contain pathogenic microorganisms) increases, it is necessary to understand the potential impacts of these practices on public health.
Presented by
MSU Fisheries and Wildlife - Center for Water Sciences
This event is part of
Pathogen Workshop Series
The Pathogen Workshop Series is designed to bring together nationally renowned water scientists and individuals who have an interest and stake in the future of water in the State of Michigan. The purpose of the workshop series is to learn about sources, pathways, and impacts of pathogens in water and to discuss potential solutions. Our goals are to characterize the issues regarding pathogens in Michigan, examine methods and solutions to address those issues, and to develop a framework for monitoring pathogens.
More information is available at
http://cws.msu.edu/pathogen_wkshop.htm
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