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  1. What is the difference between bacteria and viruses? Do both bacteria and viruses from livestock represent a human health risk? Published: June 26, 2007
  2. What risks to my health as a CAFO inspector exist during a CAFO inspection from exposure to pathogens? Should I wear a respirator on inspections of poultry operations? Published: June 26, 2007
  3. How long will animal-derived (zoonotic) pathogens persist in groundwater and surface water? Published: June 26, 2007
  4. Do pathogens move in the environment similar to other potential pollutants with which I am more familiar? Nitrates? Phosphorus? Sediment? Published: June 26, 2007
  5. What pathogens should I test for to determine if manure has contaminated my well? Published: June 26, 2007
  6. What is a pathogen? A zoonotic pathogen? Published: June 26, 2007

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