Waterborne Pathogens

Waterborne Pathogens: Detection Methods and Applications, Second Edition, gives an overview of advanced and emerging technologies in the detection of a range of waterborne pathogens. In addition, the book presents existing methodologies, highlights where improvements can be made, includes applications, and touches on the ways in which new technologies can be applied in water management. Finally, the book addresses issues of sample preparation (from sampling, to concentration and enrichment), a key stage in any detection protocol.

• Gives an overview of advanced emerging technologies in the detection of a range of waterborne pathogens
• Ensures the latest research developments, along with other changes in the sector, e.g., regulations and approaches are current
• Provides an overview of the existing approaches and key challenges before discussing sample processing and detection
• Presents existing methodologies and highlights where improvements can be made

Microbiologists, Immunologists, medical and public health professionals, civil and environmental engineers, regulators and managers involved with water quality and monitoring, water utilities, equipment manufacturers, policy and government officials, graduate students and postdoctoral scientists

1. Introduction
   2. Overview of Waterborne Pathogens
   3. Existing Methods of Detection
   4. Methods of Sample Concentration and Enrichment
   5. Optical Detection Technologies for Waterborne Pathogens
   6. Electrical Methods to Detect Waterborne Pathogens
   7. Biosensors for the Detection of Waterborne Pathogens
   8. Application of Molecular Methods to Detect Waterborne Pathogens
   9. Potential of Nanotechnology to Enhance Detection
   10. Role of Microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip Systems for Waterborne Pathogen Detection
   11. Application of Emerging Technologies in the Drinking Water Sector
   12. Conclusions