Method for Studying Microbial Biofilms in Flowing-Water Systems

Microbial diversity of biofilms in dental unit water systems.

We investigated the microbial diversity of biofilms found in dental unit water systems (DUWS) by three methods. The first was microscopic examination by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), acridine orange staining, and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). Most bacteria present in the biofilm were viable. FISH detected the beta and gamma, but not the alpha, subclasses of Proteobacteria: In ...

Biofilms in drinking water distribution systems

Health Risks from Microbial Growth and Biofilms in Drinking Water Distribution Systems

Health Risks from Microbial Growth and Biofilms in Drinking Water Distribution Systems

Microbial Biofilms