Pesquisa de Escherichia Coli em torneiras de bebedouros e banheiros de escolas públicas e privadas de Trindade-GO

Abstract

The aim of this study is the researching for the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) on tap water coolers and bathrooms faucets of public and private schools in the city of Trindade-GO and thus assess the hygienic quality of the taps, making socioeconomic parameters, and evaluating which disinfection methods, if there are differences from one institution to another and if these methods are actually working properly, thus preventing the growth of E. coli that may be a related enterobacteria directly with fecal contamination that affects mainly children. The symptoms can vary from simple diarrhea or even cause death.