| Literature DB >> 10341188 |
E W Rice1, R M Clark, C H Johnson.
Abstract
We analyzed isolates of Escherichia coli O157:H7 (which has recently caused waterborne outbreaks) and wild-type E. coli to determine their sensitivity to chlorination. Both pathogenic and nonpathogenic strains were significantly reduced within 1 minute of exposure to free chlorine. Results indicate that chlorine levels typically maintained in water systems are sufficient to inactivate these organisms.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10341188 PMCID: PMC2640762 DOI: 10.3201/eid0503.990322
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Emerg Infect Dis ISSN: 1080-6040 Impact factor: 6.883