A clinic nurse at the county health department provides health counseling for a 26-year-old male who will be traveling internationally. The nurse consults the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination recommendations for the specific areas to which he is traveling. The man has many questions about the vaccines as well as infectious disease prevention.
-What type of bacteria is water tested for when determining its safety?

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Water quality is typically tested for indicator bacteria, which are used as proxies for the presence of disease-causing bacteria or viruses. These indicators are often easier and quicker to test for than specific disease-causing organisms, and their presence can indicate potential health risks in the water. Common indicator bacteria include coliforms and E. coli.

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