Mark S Smith & K Clive Thompson 
Cryptosporidium [PDF ebook] 
The Analytical Challenge

Cryptosporidium, in its various forms, is a widely recognised cause of outbreaks of waterborne disease. Regulatory bodies worldwide are increasingly requiring the development of ‘fit-for-purpose’ detection methods for this protozoan parasite, but analysis is often problematic. Bringing together international academic and industry-based experts, this book provides a comprehensive review of the current state of analytical techniques for the detection of Cryptosporidium, as well as looking at likely future developments. In particular, the issues of species identification and oocyst viability are addressed. Quality assurance issues and potential problems associated with the new Cryptosporidium regulations are also highlighted. The extent of the perceived problems and the regulatory backdrop against which the analysis must be carried out are also discussed. Scientists in the water industry, environmental testing laboratories, researchers, consultants, environmental health professionals, food manufacturers and regulatory or environmental bodies are amongst the many who should read this book. In addition, anyone with an interest in microbiological challenges and problem-solving will welcome the coverage.

Tabella dei contenuti

Cryptosporidium: The Analytical Challenge; Molecular Epidemiology and Systematics of
Cryptosporidium parvum; Molecular and Phenotypic Analysis of
Cryptosporidium parvum Oocysts of Human and Animal Origin; Complying with the New
Cryptosporidium Regulations; Cryptosporidiosis in Healthy Adult Volunteers; Trial of a Method for Continuous Monitoring of the Concentration of
Cryptosporidium Oocysts in Treated Drinking Water for Regulatory Purposes; A Dielectrophoresis System for Rapid Analysis of
Cryptosporidium parvum; A Review of Methods for Assessing the Infectivity of
Cryptosporidium parvum Using In-vitro Cell Culture; Applications of MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry in the Analysis of
Cryptosporidium; Some Observations on Factors which Affect Recovery Efficiency in
Cryptosporidium Analysis; Development of a Novel Method for the Capture, Recovery and Analysis of
Cryptosporidium Oocysts from High Water Samples; The Experience of the Leap Proficiency Scheme With Respect to
Cryptosporidium Testing; An Evaluation of the Current Methods for the Detection and Enumeration of
Cryptosporidium in Water; Automated Detection and Viability Assessment; Can We Believe Our Results?; Subject Index