Detection of Cyclopora cayetanensis in the water supply in Hanoi
- Author:
Le Cong Dan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cyclopora cayetanensis
- MeSH:
Water;
epidemiology;
diagnosis
- From:Journal of Medical Research
2003;23(3):39-41
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Cyclopora cayetanensis (C. cayetanensis) is a protozoan responsible for acute diarrheal diseases, frequently reported in inter-tropical areas. A year-long epidemiological survey of public drinking water supply was carried out in Hanoi to determine if this pathogen was found in water, and if seasonal variation was noted. Cyclopora cayetanensis was found in water supply and tap water in Hanoi: Badinh (25.9%), Hoankiem (19.5%), Dongda, (19.6%), Haibatrung(25%). This strain occured in 4 seasons but higher in the summer. The isolated strains had the same gene sequences with the pathogenous strain in human.
