Published Date: 1998-05-20 23:50:00
Subject: PRO/AH> Cryptosporidiosis - UK (04)
Archive Number: 19980520.0963

CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS - UK (04)
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Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 10:00:48 -0400
From: D. W. MacPherson <dmacpher@fhs.csu.mcmaster.ca>

Here is a reference of primary work done on heat decontamination of water
done in our laboratory. This article is accompanied by an excellent
editorial review by Dr. Howard Baker.
Groh CD, MacPherson DW, Groves DJ. Effect of heat on the sterilization of
artificially contaminated water. J Travel Med 1996; 3: 11-13.
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D. W. MacPherson MD, MSc(CTM), FRCPC
Director, Regional Parasitology Laboratory
St. Joseph's Hospital / McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA L8N 4A6
e-mail: dmacpher@fhs.csu.mcmaster.ca
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Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 23:08:13 -0700
From: David Birnbaum <brnbaum@unixg.ubc.ca>

In as much a question as an answer, one comprehensive index to such
information is:
Mitscherlich E, Marth EH (eds)
MICROBIAL SURVIVAL IN THE ENVIRONMENT
1984, Springer-Verlag, Berlin
I don't have a copy handy, but wonder if: (1) it contains sufficient
information to answer your question; (2) list members know of more recent
compendiums of the same nature.
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David Birnbaum, PhD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Health Care & Epidemiology
University of British Columbia, Canada
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Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 11:34:21 -0400
From: Walter Jakubowski <waterbug@worldnet.att.net>

In response to the above item, the moderator (mhj) requested information on
boil water advice for inactivating microorganisms. Please see the Morbidity
and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), September 16, 1994, Vol. 43, No. 36,
pp. 662-663 and 669.
This publication discusses boiling times for waterborne bacteria, viruses
and protozoa and provides a list of references.
--
Walter Jakubowski
WaltJay Consulting
Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
e-mail: waterbug@worldnet.att.net
[As the thread has gone cold, I suggest that we cut it at this point. -
Mod.MHJ
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