Suhi Hanif

Nov 8, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Claire Anderson |Jason Hernandez |Suhi Hanif |Lauren Owens

AbstractSoil household floors are common in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and can serve as reservoirs of enteric pathogens. Cement-based floors may interrupt pathogen transmission, but little is known about pathogen survival or removal from cement-based surfaces. This study investigated the survival of Escherichia coli (E. coli), an indicator of fecal contamination, on cement-based surfaces and evaluated its reduction through common household activities (mopping, sweeping, and walking).