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Chlorine inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7.
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1999 May-Jun
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Source: Emerg Infect Dis. 5(3):461-463.
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Alternative Title:Emerg Infect Dis
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Description:We analyzed isolates of Escherichia coli O157:H7 (which has recently caused waterborne outbreaks) and wild-type E. coli to determine their sensitivity to chlorination. Both pathogenic and nonpathogenic strains were significantly reduced within 1 minute of exposure to free chlorine. Results indicate that chlorine levels typically maintained in water systems are sufficient to inactivate these organisms.
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