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| Pathogen | Temp. (°C) | Inact. time (s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poliovirus 1b | 95 | 15 | 15 |
| Hepatitis Ab | 85 | <30 | 16 |
| Legionella spp.a | 80 | 42 | 17 |
| Coxiella burnetii a | 79.4 | 25 | 18 |
| Escherichia coli a | 72 | 0.4 | 19 |
| Cryptosporidium parvum oocystsc | 71.7 | 15 | 20 |
| Bacteriophage T2a | 70 | 5400 | 21 |
| Enterococcus faecalis (haemolytic)sa | 65 | 7 | 14 |
| Giardia lamblia c | 56 | 600 | 22 |
| Shigella dysenteriae type Ia | 42 | 5400 | 23 |
| Shigella flexneri a | 42 | 21 600 | 23 |
Bacteria.
Viruses.
Protozoa.
