TABLE 1.
Direct cell counts for bacterial staining with anti-O157:H7 fluorescent antibody, compared with FCC and BODa
| Site | O157:H7 direct cell count estimate (cells/ml) | FCCb (CFU/100 ml) | BODb (mg/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagwa Nala | 4.21 × 103 | NT | NT |
| Tulsi Ghat | 1.80 × 103 | 4.5 × 104 | 6.9 |
| Rajendra Prasad Ghat | 2.61 × 103 | 3.7 × 104 | 7.0 |
| Panch Ganga Ghat | 1.50 × 103 | 2.3 × 104 | 2.9 |
| Varuna confluence | 3.91 × 103 | 2.0 × 107 | 53.0 |
a
Measured at the SGRL in Varanasi.
b
Results of testing water samples collected 26 February 2004 at Ganges River sites. NT, not tested.