Microbial risks in drinking water systems: persistence and public health implications of opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens
These results emphasize the need to incorporate risk assessments regarding the complex factors within the premise plumbing environment that contribute to pathogen persistence, to inform evidence based targeted preventative strategies for at-risk populations. These findings are particularly critical for individuals receiving healthcare at home, as inconsistent water treatment and monitoring in residential settings may increase their risk of exposure to OPPPs.
Authors
- Muhammad Atif Nisar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3870-7314)
- Richard Bentham
- Kirstin Ross (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5677-9576)
- Melissa H. Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6461-7550)
- Claire Hayward (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8479-8627)
- Jason Hinds (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6133-7032)
- Harriet Whiley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8940-3508)
- James Xi
Institutions
- Flinders University (AU)
- University of South Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Microbiology
- Published
- 2025-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1575789
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.39