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. 1987 Mar;53(3):523–526. doi: 10.1128/aem.53.3.523-526.1987

Seasonal occurrence of Campylobacter spp. in surface waters and their correlation with standard indicator bacteria.

A M Carter, R E Pacha, G W Clark, E A Williams
PMCID: PMC203700  PMID: 3579268

Abstract

Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter coli, and a Campylobacter-like organism were isolated from a number of natural water sources in central Washington, including ponds, lakes, and small mountain streams at elevations ranging from 1,460 to 5,400 feet (ca. 445 to 1,646 m) above sea level. At the two sites where extensive sampling was done, the bacteria were recovered throughout the year. Generally, the recovery rates were highest in the fall and winter months and lowest during the spring and summer months. Campylobacter density did not show significant correlation with microbiological (plate counts of fecal and total coliforms, fecal streptococci, and heterotrophic bacteria) or physical (water temperature, pH, and conductivity) parameters.

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