Outbreaks of infectious disease associated with private drinking water supplies in England and Wales 1970-2000.
Epidemiol Infect
; 130(3): 469-79, 2003 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
In England and Wales over the last 30 years there have been 25 reported outbreaks of infection, associated with private water supplies (PWS). The majority (16 outbreaks) were reported after the introduction of enhanced surveillance. Although PWS only serve 0.5% of the population, 36% of drinking water outbreaks are associated with PWS. The main pathogen, campylobacter, was implicated in 13 (52%) outbreaks. Most reported outbreaks (88%) occurred in commercial or Category Two supplies, which potentially affect larger populations. The main factors implicated in these outbreaks are temporary or transient populations, treatment (lack or failure), the presence of animals and heavy rains. The public health problem associated with PWS could be prevented by the identification and understanding of risk factors, by the proper protection of water sources and adequate treatment and maintenance. This could be facilitated through the introduction of a risk assessment as part of a scheme for PWS.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Microbiología del Agua
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Abastecimiento de Agua
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Enfermedades Transmisibles
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Brotes de Enfermedades
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Epidemiol Infect
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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EPIDEMIOLOGIA
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article