Quantitative microbial risk assessment associated with the use of container-based toilets in Haiti

A container-based toilet (CBT) is a type of ecological toilet that allows users to compost their feces. During emptying, bucket washing, and composting operations, operators are exposed to microbial risks. This paper aims to evaluate these risks using the Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA...

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Veröffentlicht in:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research. - 1986. - 88(2023), 5 vom: 21. Sept., Seite 1332-1343
1. Verfasser: Jean-Baptiste, Davidson (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: De Giudici, Pascal, Monette, Frédéric
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2023
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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