Presents a state-of-the-art review of the current technology and applications being utilized to identify sources of fecal contamination in waterways.
* Serves as a useful reference for researchers in the food industry, especially scientists investigating etiological agents responsible for food contamination.
* Provides background information on MST methods and the assumptions and limitations associated with their use.
* Covers a broad range of topics related to MST, including environmental monitoring, public health and national security, population biology, and microbial ecology.
* Offers valuable insights into future research directions and technology developments.