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Research Interests
Molecular detection of bacteria from water and related samples.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Research output
- 3 Article
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Legionella in the City: Unveiling Legionella pneumophila in Hillbrow’s High-Rise Water Systems
Buthane, K. E., Delair, Z., Barnard, T. G. & Singh, A., Sept 2025, In: Microorganisms. 13, 9, 2152.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Legionella in Urban and Rural Water, a Tale of Two Environments
Mnisi, Z. F., Delair, Z. & Singh, A., May 2025, In: Water (Switzerland). 17, 10, 1491.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Assessing the impact of Escherichia coli on recreational water safety using quantitative microbial risk assessment
Delair, Z., Schoeman, M., Reyneke, B., Singh, A. & Barnard, T. G., 1 Oct 2024, In: Journal of Water and Health. 22, 10, p. 1781-1793 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus)
Press/Media
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Findings on Legionnaires' Disease Discussed by Investigators at University of Johannesburg ( legionella In Urban and Rural Water, a Tale of Two Environments)
17/06/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Soul of the Jukskei River: The Extent of Bacterial Contamination in the Jukskei River in Gauteng Province, South Africa
1/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
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