Chlorine inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7.

Rice, E. W.; Clark, R. M.; Johnson, C. H.

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Chlorine inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7.

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1999 May-Jun
By Rice, E. W. ; Clark, R. M. ; Johnson, C. H.

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Rice, E. W. ; Clark, R. M. ; Johnson, C. H.
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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.
Subjects:

Animals Cattle Cattle Diseases Chlorine Colony Count, Microbial Disinfection Escherichia Coli Escherichia Coli Infections Escherichia Coli O157 Water Microbiology
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Emerg Infect Dis. 5(3):461-463.
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Journal Article
Volume:

5
Issue:

3
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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