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Concentration of Enteric Pathogens in Feces
| Organism | Per Gram of Feces |
|---|---|
| Protozoan parasites | 106–107 |
| Helminths | |
| Ascaris | 104–105 |
| Enteric viruses | |
| Enteroviruses | 103–107 |
| Rotavirus | 1010 |
| Adenovirus/Norovirus | 1011 |
| Enteric bacteria | |
| Salmonella spp. | 104–1010 |
| Shigella | 105–109 |
| Indicator bacteria | |
| Coliforms | 107–109 |
| Fecal coliforms | 106–109 |
