A statistical method for determining the reliability of the analytical results in the detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in water

Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology - AQUA

Volumn 45, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 101-111

  Nahrstedt, A ^a   Gimbel, R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG ESSEN   (Germany)

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Indexed keywords

ANALYTICAL DETECTION; BACTERIA; POTABLE WATER; WATER QUALITY;

EID: 0030481029     PISSN: 00037214     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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