Enteric pathogenic organisms

First evidences of the impact of heavy rainfall on the epidemiology of enteric pathogens were obtained from studies on the presence of various faecal organisms, both pathogens and indicators in water. Increased numbers of pathogens and indicators in different water bodies, including drinking water, had been reported after heavy rains. 

Finally, Part III also includes two reviews (Chapters 17 and 19) of the relative risks and novel strategies available to reduce mycotoxin and enteric pathogen contamination in organic crop production systems, for mycotoxin and fungal alkaloid contamination in organic and conventional production systems (Chapter 17) and for the microbiological safety of fruit and vegetables (Chapter 19). 

Reducing enteric pathogen transfer risks in organic and low input systems outline of strategies... 

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Leifert, C., Ball, K., and Cooper, J. M. (2008). Control of enteric pathogens in ready-to-eat vegetable crops in organic and Tow input" production systems A HACCP based approach. J. Appl. Microbiol. 105, 931-950. 

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