Use of autoradiography to assess viability of Helicobacter pylori in water
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The detection of metabolic activity of viable but nonculturable cells of Helicobacter pylori in water by autoradiographic methods is discussed. False-positive reactions were avoided by the processing of the samples with three controls. Temperature was found to be a significant environmental factor regarding the viability of of H. pylori cells in water as the waterborne rout of H. pylori infection was established.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 1993
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Effect of aerosolization on culturability and viability of gram-negative bacteria
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Microbiological research shows that total cell count procedures are more accurate in assessing the number of virulent airborne bacterial cells than other enumeration techniques. Total cell count methods count viable but nonculturable bacteria. Thus, they are particularly effective in assessing indoor air pollution. The effects of aerosolization on the growth and viability of gram-negative bacteria is evaluated.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 1997
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Colonization of broiler chickens by waterborne Campylobacter jejuni
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A broiler farm was investigated regarding the occurence of possible sources and transmission routes of Campylobacter jejuni to chickens. The presence of presumptive campylobacters was determined in the farm's water system by direct microscopy and fluorescent antibody methods. An intervention program was developed for the reduction of campylobacter infection. The utility of the study design was demonstrated.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 1993
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