Waterborne zoonoses: identification, causes and control

Edited by J.A. Cotruvo, A. Dufour, G. Rees, J. Bartram, R. Carr, D.O. Cliver, G.F. Craun, R. Fayer and V.P.J. Gannon

Zoonoses are diseases caused by microorganisms of animal origin that also infect humans. Zoonoses are of increasing concern for human health; next to pathogens with human-to-human transmission, they are pose the greatest challenges to ensuring the safety of drinking-water and ambient water, now and in the future.

The phenomena of “emergence” and “re-emergence” of infectious diseases is well recognized. Up to 75% of emerging pathogens may be of zoonotic origin. A significant number of emerging and re-emerging waterborne pathogens have been recognized over recent decades; examples include E. coli O157:H7, Campylobacter, and Cryptosporidium.

Waterborne Zoonoses: Identification, Causes, and Control provides a critical and balanced assessment of current knowledge about waterborne zoonoses and identifies strategies and research needs for anticipating and controlling future emerging water-related diseases. The book brings together the opinions of world experts across a wide range of disciplines and provides an invaluable tool for all professionals concerned with assessing and managing waterborne disease in humans or animals.

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© World Health Organization 2004
ISBN 92 4 156273 0 (WHO)
ISBN 1 84339 058 2 (IWA Publishing)
Order No. 11500596
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