An Assessment of Coliform Bacteria in Water Sources Near Appalachian Trail Shelters Within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Objective Hikers and campers are exposed to risks while in the wilderness. One of these risks is the possibility of contracting an illness, including infectious diarrhea. This project tested for coliform bacteria in water samples taken near popular Appalachian Trail shelters. Methods Water was colle...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Wilderness & environmental medicine 2016-03, Vol.27 (1), p.107-110
Hauptverfasser:	Reed, Brian C., MD, Rasnake, Mark S., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	bacteria coliform Drinking Water - microbiology E coli Emergency Enterobacteriaceae - isolation & purification Escherichia coli - isolation & purification hiking Mountaineering North Carolina Parks, Recreational Seasons Tennessee water Water Supply - statistics & numerical data
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