PCR-based detection of pathogens in improved water sources: a scoping review protocol of the evidence in low-income and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Occurrence of diverse human enteric bacterial, viral and protozoal pathogens in improved drinking water because of pathogenic microbial contamination is of increasing public health concern, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Detecting microbial pathogens in water supplies comprehensively and accurately is beneficial to ensure the safety of water in LMICs where water contamination is a major concern. Application of PCR-based methods in detecting the microbial quality of water provides more accurate, sensitive and rapid outcomes over conventional methods of microbial identification and quantification. Therefore, exploring water quality outcomes generated through PCR-based methods is important to better understand the status and monitor progre

SUBMITTER: Gemeda ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9121472 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature