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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume 37, 2002 - Issue 3
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IMPROVED METHOD FOR CONCENTRATION OF GIARDIA, CRYPTOSPORIDIUM, AND POLIOVIRUS FROM WATER

Pamela M. Watt Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, U.S.A.
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Dana C. Johnson Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, U.S.A.
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Charles P. Gerba Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, U.S.A.Correspondence[email protected]
Pages 321-330 | Received 22 Oct 2001, Published online: 21 Aug 2006

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