Wastewater pathogens

Michael H. Gerardi, Mel C. Zimmerman - Collection Wastewater Microbiology Series

178 pages, parution le 01/03/2005

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A practical guide to wastewater pathogens

Wastewater treatment professionals face daily exposure to a wide variety of pathogens. These include viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and helminthes, as well as allergins, endotoxins, and exotoxins. While generally minimal, potential health hazards are still cause for concern. Along with the emergence of such new diseases as Bird Flu virus, monkeypox, and West Nile virus, these hazards point to the need for a comprehensive review of wastewater pathogens.

The fourth volume in Wiley's Wastewater Microbiology series, Wastewater Pathogens offers wastewater personnel a practical guide that is free of overly technical jargon. Designed especially for operators, the text provides straight facts on the biology of treatment as well as appropriate protective measures.

Coverage includes:

An overview of relevant history, hazards, and organisms
Viruses, bacteria, and fungi
Protozoa and helminthes
Ectoparasites and rodents
Aerosols, foam, and sludge
Disease transmission and the body's defenses
Removal, inactivation, and destruction of pathogens
Hygiene measures, protective equipment, and immunizations

Additional features include a list of references, a guide to abbreviations and acronyms, relevant chemical compounds and elements, and a glossary of important terms. Well suited for use both in the classroom and on the job, Wastewater Pathogens provides plant operators and other wastewater professionals with a practical, no-nonsense guide to the biology and biological conditions of the treatment process.

L'auteur - Michael H. Gerardi

Michael H. Gerardi holds an MS in biology from James Madison University and provides wastewater operator training and troubleshooting of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe. He has authored more than eighty technical articles. He is currently responsible for the development and presentation of wastewater biology courses at the Pennsylvania State University.

L'auteur - Mel C. Zimmerman

Mel C. Zimmerman is professor and chair of the Biology Department at Lycoming College. He also directs the Clean Water Institute at Lycoming. He has been teaching courses in ecology, aquatic biology, and tropical marine biology for twenty-four years. His research and publications deal with stream ecology and restoration, wetland ecology, and wastewater biology.

Sommaire

Preface
Overview
- Introduction
- History
- Hazards
- Classification of Organisms
Viruses, Bacteria, And Fungi
- Viruses
- Hepatitis Virus Group
- HIV
- West Nile Virus
- Bacteria
- Leptospira interrogans
- Fungi
Protozoa And Helminthes
- Introduction to Parasitic Protozoa and Helminthes
- Protozoa
- Helminthes
Ectoparasites And Rodents
- Ectoparasites
- Rodents and Rodent Control
Aerosols, Foam, And Sludge
- Aerosols and Foam
- Sludge
Disease Transmission And The Body's Defenses
- Disease Transmission
- The Body's Defenses
Removal, Inactivation, And Destruction Of Pathogens
- Removal, Inactivation, and Destruction of Pathogens
- Disinfection
- Coliform Bacteria and Indicator Organisms
Hygiene Measures, Protective Equipment, And Immunizations
- Hygiene Measures and Protective Equipment
- Immunizations
References
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Chemical Compounds and Elements
Glossary
Index

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Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Michael H. Gerardi, Mel C. Zimmerman
Collection	Wastewater Microbiology Series
Parution	01/03/2005
Nb. de pages	178
Format	17,5 x 25
Couverture	Broché
Poids	345g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471206927