Document Type

Article (Restricted)

Publication Date

1-1-2005

Abstract

Blastocystis cysts were detected in 38 (47/123) (37 Scottish, 17 Malaysian) of sewage treatment works. Fifty percent of influents (29 Scottish, 76 Malaysian) and 28 of effluents (9 Scottish, 60 Malaysian) contained viable cysts. Viable cysts, discharged in effluent, provide further evidence for the potential for waterborne transmission of Blastocystis.

Keywords

Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Asia, Sewage treatment plant, Scotland, Malaysia, Cyst, Viability

Divisions

fac_med

Publication Title

Applied and Environmental Microbiology

Volume

71

Issue

9

Additional Information

Suresh, K Smith, HV Tan, TC

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