Impact of Environmental Conditions on the Survival of Cryptosporidium and Giardia on Environmental Surfaces
Joint Authors
Asaad, Hamas
Ijaz, M. Khalid
Absar, Isra M.
Alum, Absar
Rubino, Joseph R.
Source
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The objective of this study was to find out the impact of environmental conditions on the survival of intestinal parasites on environmental surfaces commonly implicated in the transmission of these parasites.
The study was performed by incubating Cryptosporidium and Giardia (oo)cysts on environmentally relevant surfaces such as brushed stainless steel, formica, ceramic, fabric, and skin.
Parallel experiments were conducted using clean and soiled coupons incubated under three temperatures.
The die-off coefficient rates (K) were calculated using first-order exponential formula.
For both parasites, the fastest die-off was recorded on fabric, followed by ceramic, formica, skin, and steel.
Die-off rates were directly correlated to the incubation temperatures and surface porosity.
The presence of organic matter enhanced the survivability of the resting stages of test parasites.
The decay rates calculated in this study can be used in models for public health decision-making process and highlights the mitigation role of hand hygiene agents in their prevention and control.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alum, Absar& Absar, Isra M.& Asaad, Hamas& Rubino, Joseph R.& Ijaz, M. Khalid. 2014. Impact of Environmental Conditions on the Survival of Cryptosporidium and Giardia on Environmental Surfaces. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alum, Absar…[et al.]. Impact of Environmental Conditions on the Survival of Cryptosporidium and Giardia on Environmental Surfaces. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Alum, Absar& Absar, Isra M.& Asaad, Hamas& Rubino, Joseph R.& Ijaz, M. Khalid. Impact of Environmental Conditions on the Survival of Cryptosporidium and Giardia on Environmental Surfaces. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454831
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-454831