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Fungal contaminants in drinking water – a topic of future concern?
Novak-Babič, Monika; Brandão, João; Gunde-cimerman, NinaFresh water is, depending on geological features of the area, derived to the public either from groundwater or surface water. Production of clean drinking water in a modern society with increasing population and urbanisation often requires the use of different physico-chemical methods. Finally, water quality is controlled based on the parameters listed in Drinking Water Directive (98/83/CE). Fungi are not liste...
Beach sand and the potential for infectious disease transmission: observations ...
Solo-Gabriele, Helena; Harwood, Valerie J.; Kay, David; Fujioka, Roger; Sadowsky, Michael; Whitman, Richard; Wither, Andrew; Caniça, ManuelaRecent studies suggest that sand can serve as a vehicle for exposure of humans to pathogens at beach sites, resulting in increased health risks. Sampling for microorganisms in sand should be considered for inclusion in regulatory programmes aimed at protecting recreational beach users from infectious disease. In an effort to provide recommendations for sand sampling programmes in the original article, we outlin...