Overview

Water microbiology is concerned with the microorganisms that live in the water, or those that can be transported from one habitat to another by water. The improvement of pathogen detection methodology is an important issue for the efficient prevention of waterborne outbreaks in the populations world-wide. This book describes the direct detection of pathogens by molecular biologic techniques (ie: techniques based on the analysis of the nucleic acid content (DNA and RNA) of pathogens). The biosensor technology is also reviewed, focusing on their potential application for pathogen detection in water environments. Furthermore, this book presents a review on the aerobic and anaerobic processes (nutrients removal) used in the microbiological treatment of domestic wastewater and some new improvements on the bioremediation techniques. Also discussed is the biodiversity of microorganisms involved in these processes and the molecular tools that are applied to these studies. Other chapters examine both the magnitude and variety of microbes and microbial products administered in dental water, a discussion of the probable impacts of global climate change on waterborne parasitic infections, and the effects of the growth of aquaculture production systems on the quality of water and food produced.

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Author:   Andriy Lutsenko ,  Vasyl Palahniuk
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 26.00cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 18.00cm
Weight:   0.882kg
ISBN:  

9781607412731

ISBN 10:   160741273
Pages:   364
Publication Date:   18 May 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface; Molecular Approach for Detection of Waterborne Pathogens; Legionella Pneumophila: Legionnaires' Disease; Recent Advances in Pathogen Detection Methods; Biotechnology for Remediation of Domestic Wastewater; Microbiology of Dental Waterlines; Hospital Water as a Reservoir of Risk for Healthcare-Associated Infection; Waterborne Parasitic Infections: Possible Impacts of Climate Changes at Northern Latitudes; Microcystin MC-LR in Brazilian Aquaculture Production Systems; Water as the Important Source of Phytophthora Species in Horticulture and Natural Environment; Microbial Contaminants in Groundwater for Irrigation Use; A Perspective Concerning the Influence of Cyanobacteria and their Toxins on Human Health and the Microbiology of Drinking Water; Exploration of Waterfowl-Environment-Campylobacter Inter-Relationships at Amenity Ponds; Effects of Microbiological Pollution of Drinking Water on Human Health and Remedy; Index.

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