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Review
. 2017 Oct 15:123:96-112.
doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2017.06.042. Epub 2017 Jun 18.

Evolution of monitoring for Giardia and Cryptosporidium in water

Artemis Efstratiou  1 , Jerry Ongerth  2 , Panagiotis Karanis  3
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Review

Evolution of monitoring for Giardia and Cryptosporidium in water

Artemis Efstratiou et al. Water Res. .

Abstract

This review describes the evolution of monitoring methodology for Cryptosporidium and Giardia in water since the 1970's. Methods in current use for Giardia and Cryptosporidium in water are highlighted, though attention is given to all available published methods by country and continent. The review is intended to stimulate research leading to future improvements and further developments in monitoring methodology for Giardia, Cryptosporidium and other waterborne protozoan parasites in water.

Keywords: Critical review; Cryptosporidium; Density; Evolution; Giardia; Methodology; Water detection.

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