Rapidly measured indicators of recreational water quality and swimming-associated illness at marine beaches: a prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Love David (Author), Rankin Clifford C (Author), Wymer Larry (Author), Beach Michael (Author), Chern Eunice (Author), Haugland Richard (Author), Brenner Kristen P (Author), Sams Elizabeth (Author), Wade Timothy J (Author), Li Quanlin (Author), Noble Rachel (Author), Dufour Alfred P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>In the United States and elsewhere, recreational water quality is monitored for fecal indicator bacteria to help prevent swimming-associated illnesses. Standard methods to measure these bacteria take at least 24 hours to obtain res...