Pilot study on seasonal variability in microbial contamination in the developing tourist region of Mindo, Ecuador: a comparative analysis of the Saguambi, Mindo, and Canchupí Rivers

Pilot study on seasonal variability in microbial contamination in the developing tourist region of Mindo, Ecuador: a comparative analysis of the Saguambi, Mindo, and Canchupí Rivers

Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the microbial load in the Saguambi, Mindo, and Canchupí Rivers in Mindo (Ecuador) by quantifying bacteriological indicators (Escherichia coli and total coliforms) and identifying pathogenic microorganisms (e.g., Giardia, Cryptosporidium spp., Helicobact...

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Main Authors: Milena Naomi Martínez-Játiva, Pamela Borja-Serrano, Hugo Valdebenito, António Machado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Microbial contamination
Water quality
Public Health risk
Pathogens
One Health approach
Sustainable tourism
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-025-07205-3
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