Fungal Contaminants in Drinking Water Regulation? A Tale of Ecology, Exposure, Purification and Clinical Relevance

Fungal Contaminants in Drinking Water Regulation? A Tale of Ecology, Exposure, Purification and Clinical Relevance

Microbiological drinking water safety is traditionally monitored mainly by bacterial parameters that indicate faecal contamination. These parameters correlate with gastro-intestinal illness, despite the fact that viral agents, resulting from faecal contamination, are usually the cause. This leaves b...

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Main Authors: Monika Novak Babič, Nina Gunde-Cimerman, Márta Vargha, Zsófia Tischner, Donát Magyar, Cristina Veríssimo, Raquel Sabino, Carla Viegas, Wieland Meyer, João Brandão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
drinking water
fungi
fungal contaminants
Aspergillus
in water
Candida
moulds
molds
mycotoxins
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/6/636

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