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What are the incubation periods of common pathogens?

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What are the incubation periods of common pathogens?

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For bacteria, these are the most common waterborne pathogens and their incubation periods: Campylobacter jejuni, 3-5 days; E. coli,24-72 hrs; Salmonella, 12-36 hrs; Shigella, 12-96 hrs; Vibriocholerae, 2-3 days; Yersinia enter ocolitica, 3-7 days. For viruses, these are the most common waterborne pathogens and their incubation periods: Adenovirus, 5-12 days; Enterovirus (Polio), 7-14 days; Hepatitis A, 15-50 days; Norwalk, 1-2 days; Rotavirus, 1-3 days; Coxsackievirus, 3-5 days; Hepatitis E, 15-64 days. For protozoa, these are the most common waterborne pathogens and their incubation periods: Giardia, 5-25 days or longer; Crypto,1-12 days. (From Control of Communicable Disease in Man. 1990.Abram S. Benenson, editor. 15th edition. American Public Health Association. Victor Graphics, Inc. Baltimore, MD.