Project #2595

Recovery of Cryptosporidium Oocysts From High-Volume Water Samples

$231,657
Completed
Principal Investigator
Zia
Bukhari
Research Manager
Emerson S Lomaquahu
Contractor
Clancy Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Microbes & Pathogens
Treatment

Abstract

Investigates three filter types for enhanced capture and recovery of low levels of Cryptosporidium oocysts from large-volume water samples. Also reports on alternative centrifugation methods for filter eluant concentration. Published in 2003.