Table 2.
Summary of pathogens detected in natural water sources from Lak Sip village, Lao PDR using various PCR assays
| Sampling site | Sample source | PCR detection | Microbial pathogens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upstream | Concentrated water | Seeplex | Negative |
| Trypticase soy agar | Seeplex | Aeromonas spp. | |
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| Lak Sip | Concentrated water | Seeplex | Aeromonas spp., E. coli H7, and Vibrio spp. |
| Trypticase soy agar | Seeplex | Aeromonas spp., E. coli H7, E. coli O157:H7, VTEC, and Vibrio spp. | |
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| Downstream | Concentrated water | Seeplex | Aeromonas spp., E. coli H7, Shigella spp., and enteric adenovirus |
| Trypticase soy agar | Seeplex | Aeromonas spp., E. coli H7, VTEC, and Vibrio spp. | |