Infections from HPC organisms in drinking-water amongst the immunocompromised
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The primary concept of controlling the risk of infection from drinking-water for human use (including applications like washing and showering) was founded on epidemiological studies and risk assessments based on highly infectious microbiological agents and a normal population. The growing number of immunosuppressed patients, however, makes it necessary to develop new concepts to protect these patients from infectious agents in drinking-water and related installations. This chapter reviews these issues in relationship to heterotrophic plate count (HPC) microorganisms in drinking-water.
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