Part of the "Wiley's Wastewater Microbiology" series, this fourth volume covers an overview of relevant history, hazards, and organisms, viruses, bacteria, and fungi, protozoa and helminthes, ectoparasites and rodents, aerosols, foam, and sludge, disease transmission and the body's defences, removal, inactivation, and more.

This is a practical guide to wastewater pathogens. The fourth volume in "Wiley's Wastewater Microbiology" series, "Wastewater Pathogens" offers wastewater personnel a practical guide that is free of overly technical jargon. Designed especially for operators, the text provides straight facts on the biology of treatment as well as appropriate protective measures. Coverage includes: an overview of relevant history, hazards, and organisms; viruses, bacteria, and fungi; protozoa and helminthes; ectoparasites and rodents; aerosols, foam, and sludge; disease transmission and the body's defenses; removal, inactivation, and destruction of pathogens; and hygiene measures, protective equipment, and immunizations.