<i>Entamoeba histolytica</i> is an anaerobic parasitic protozoan and well known as a human pathogen, while its close relative, <i>Entamoeba dispar</i>, also possesses similar characteristics as...<i>Entamoeba histolytica</i> is an anaerobic parasitic protozoan and well known as a human pathogen, while its close relative, <i>Entamoeba dispar</i>, also possesses similar characteristics as an infectious agent. These microorganisms are generally transmitted in fecal-contaminated water. However, <i>E. dispar</i> present in industrial wastewater is also capable of creating biofilms that can cause adverse impacts in piping networks. Therefore, it is important to detect both of these protozoan species in water and to find a cost-effective technique for inactivation or management control. This review article summarizes the available detection methods in water and wastewater matrices along with feasible disinfection techniques.展开更多
文摘<i>Entamoeba histolytica</i> is an anaerobic parasitic protozoan and well known as a human pathogen, while its close relative, <i>Entamoeba dispar</i>, also possesses similar characteristics as an infectious agent. These microorganisms are generally transmitted in fecal-contaminated water. However, <i>E. dispar</i> present in industrial wastewater is also capable of creating biofilms that can cause adverse impacts in piping networks. Therefore, it is important to detect both of these protozoan species in water and to find a cost-effective technique for inactivation or management control. This review article summarizes the available detection methods in water and wastewater matrices along with feasible disinfection techniques.
