Water-Associated Infectious Diseases
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the different water-associated infectious diseases and their linked pathogens with plausible strategies for their mitigation. Although, we are in the era of 21st century having most of the advanced technologi
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Water-Associated Infectious Diseases
Shailendra K. Saxena Editor
Water-Associated Infectious Diseases
Editor Shailendra K. Saxena Centre for Advanced Research King George’s Medical University Lucknow India
ISBN 978-981-13-9196-5 ISBN 978-981-13-9197-2 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9197-2 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Dedicated to my Parents and Family who believed in academics as the way forward for an intelligent mind and to my Teachers who introduced me the subject and nurtured my interest in it.
Foreword
Water is vital for the survival of all living things, including people. However, industrial waste, poor hygiene, and ineffective sanitation expose a large part of humanity to the water-related risks of contaminants, toxins, and infectious agents. The impact of water-associated infectious diseases, which are the subject of this book, is strongly dependent on the nature of the pathogens involved and also on broader ecological and climatic factors. Suitable sanitation methods for managing excreta form the crux of prevention, but contaminated water remains the major cause of global public health concern. Certainly, the fact that more than three million people die every year from these infections is shocking and requires sustained attention. This book introduces the main agents responsible, reviews their epidemiology and evolution, considers the impact of global warming, and sets out the mitigating strategies employed at national and international levels. In addition, it deals with the molecular approaches used to detect the pathogens responsible, various ways in which wat
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