BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF SOFT DRINKS

Bacteriological Examination of pro Stheses

In two cases of infected total hip replacements, Peptococcus magnus was isolated in pure culture from the implant when it was removed. Fluorescent antibody and ELISA studies have shown that both patients developed an antibody response to this anaerobic coccus soon after the replacement operation. These results suggest that the organism is a true infective agent, which was probably responsible f...

The bacteriological examination of sputum.

Pitfalls in the collection, transport, processing, and interpretation of the expectorated sputum culture are discussed. Data are presented which suggest that, under stricdy controlled conditions, the culture of sputum may be a valuable adjunct to the diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia. In 1971 there were 2,068,000 diagnosed cases of bacterial pneumonia resulting in 34,183,000 days of disabled act...

Soft drinks: hard on teeth.

March-April 2001 more than 27% of Americans’ beverage consumption. In 1997, Americans spent more than $54 billion to buy 14 billion gallons of soft drinks. Today Americans consume more than 56 gallons per year, or more than one-anda-half 12 ounce cans per day for every man, woman, and child. Dentists are becoming increasingly concerned that over-consumption of soft drinks may result in greater ...

Aspartame Determination in Soft Drinks

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used as a substitute for sugar in many soft drinks, beverages and some foods. It is a combination of phenylalanine, aspartic acid and methanol. It has a caloric value of 17 KJ per gram like other protein substance. An Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of aspartame is 40-50 mg/kg body weight/day; it helps the diabetics to improve their quality of life. Higher con...

The Bacteriological Examination of Food and Water