Heat Susceptibility of Bacterial Enteropathogens

Bandrés, Juan C.

doi:10.1001/archinte.1988.00380100109023

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“…All common enteric pathogens are readily inactivated by heat at pasteurization temperatures, although microorganisms vary in heat sensitivity, with protozoan cysts being the most sensitive to heat, bacteria intermediate, and viruses less sensitive (Table 1 50 –62 ). 50,51 Only bacterial spores are more resistant, but they are not generally enteric pathogens. 52…”

Section: Disinfection Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Most water from hot water taps measured in countries outside the United States measured 55 to 60°C (131 to 140°F). 51 As a rule of thumb, water too hot to touch fell within the pasteurization range, but tolerance to touch is too variable to be reliable. 66…”

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“…Evidence grade: 1A 48,49 All common enteric pathogens are readily inactivated by heat at pasteurization temperatures, although microorganisms vary in heat sensitivity, with protozoan cysts being the most sensitive to heat, bacteria intermediate, and viruses less sensitive (Table 1 50e62 ). 50,51 Only bacterial spores are more resistant, but they are not generally enteric pathogens. 52 As enteric pathogens are killed within seconds by boiling water rapidly at temperatures > 60 C (140 F), the traditional advice to boil water for 10 min to ensure potable water is excessive.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…64,65 Most water from hot water taps measured in countries outside the United States measured 55 to 60 C (131 to 140 F). 51 As a rule of thumb, water too hot to touch fell within the pasteurization range, but tolerance to touch is too variable to be reliable. 66 If no reliable method of water treatment is available, tap water that has been kept hot in a tank for at least 30 min and is too hot to keep a finger immersed for 5 s (estimated 55 to 65 C; 131 to 149 F) is a reasonable alternative.…”

Section: Improvisational Techniquesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Water Disinfection for Wilderness, International Travel, and Austere Situations

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Derlet

Hill

2019

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine

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To provide guidance to clinicians, the Wilderness Medical Society convened experts to develop evidencebased guidelines for water disinfection in situations where the potability of available water is not ensured, including wilderness and international travel, areas affected by disaster, and other areas without adequate sanitation. The guidelines present the available methods for reducing or eliminating microbiologic contamination of water for individuals, groups, or households; evaluation of their effectiveness; and practical considerations. The evidence evaluation includes both laboratory and clinical publications. The panel graded the recommendations based on the quality of supporting evidence and the balance between benefits and risks or burdens, according to the criteria published by the American College of Chest Physicians.

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Section: Disinfection Methodsmentioning

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Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Water Disinfection for Wilderness, International Travel, and Austere Situations

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Derlet

Hill

2019

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine

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“…Although enterotoxigenic E. coli is the most common cause of acute watery diarrhea in travelers, invasive enteropathogens such as Salmonella spp.. Shigella spp., Campylobacter jejuni and Entamoeba histolytica all occur in travelers and can produce infectious colitis. Travelers to the developing world have increased exposure to these enteropathogens not only by ingestion of contaminated food and beverages [11][12][13] but also through recreational activities such as water sports.…”

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