BEACHNET==> Publication of interest

[Sheridan K Haack <skhaack@usgs.gov>]

The following publication may be of
interest to beachnet subscribers:

http://www.cdc.gov/eid/content/14/6/948.htm

Shields JM, Gleim ER, Beach MJ. Prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. and
Giardia intestinalis in swimming pools, Atlanta, Georgia. Emerg Infect
Dis [serial on the Internet]. 2008 Jun [date cited]. Available from http://www.cdc.gov/eid/content/14/6/948.htm<

Abstract
Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia intestinalis
have been found in swimming pool filter backwash during outbreaks. To determine
baseline prevalence, we sampled pools not associated with outbreaks and
found that of 160 sampled pools, 13 (8.1%) were positive for 1 or both
parasites; 10 (6.2%) for Giardia sp., 2 (1.2%) for Cryptosporidium spp.,
and 1 (0.6%) for both.

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Sheridan Kidd Haack
USGS, Lansing, Michigan 48911
Phone: 517-887-8909
Fax: 517-887-8937