ArticleThe open microbiology journal2018
Mycological and Bacteriological Quality and Safety of Bottled Water in Ethiopia.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Bacteriological quality of drinking water and its associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2025Pooled it
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- Prevalence and epidemiological distribution of selected foodborne pathogens in human and different environmental samples in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.One health outlook · 2021Review
- Microbiological quality assessment (including antibiogram and threat assessment) of bottled water.Food science & nutrition · 2021Article
- Customer's Perception and Preference towards Packaged Drinking Water.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundSafe water supply is vital and can result in significant benefits to health. However, contaminated bottled water poses a great health risk due to the poor microbiological quality of water. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A retrospective study was conducted on 222 Bottled water samples collected from various regions of Ethiopia from January 2008 to December 2015, tested and recorded in Ethiopian Public Health Institute to determine heterotrophic plate count and
resultsAmong the total samples examined from 44 brands, detections of heterotrophic plate count, mould, yeast, total and thermotolerant coliforms,
conclusionAbout 40% of bottled water samples were mycologically and bacteriologically unsafe for human consumption. To prevent public health hazards, regular monitoring of bottled water using quality indicators should be a priority agenda.
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