• Phototrophs such as cyanobacteria and green algae occupy the exposed layer of the biofilm while lower layers consist of anaerobic phototrophs and heterotrophs like bacteria, protozoa, and fungi. (wikipedia.org)
  • Those unique tissues allow the accumulation of extracellular products and the formation of biofilms that serve as culture media for bacteria and contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Because these microorganisms contain lipid and are similar in structure and composition to other bacteria, they can be predicted to be inactivated by the same germicides that destroy lipid viruses and vegetative bacteria. (cdc.gov)
  • these microorganisms can be co-aggregate to bacteria in dental biofilm, being considered as an important factor for colonization process of periodontal pockets. (bvsalud.org)
  • Biofilm is a thin, slimy film of bacteria that sticks to moist surfaces, such as those inside dental unit waterlines. (cdc.gov)
  • Richard Davies, CEO of BONESUPPORT, commented: "This publication demonstrating the in vitro activity of CERAMENT ® G against multiple bacteria known to cause bone infections and that grow in biofilms, highlights another important potential clinical benefit of this unique injectable bio-ceramic bone substitute. (bonesupport.com)
  • [13] The biofilm bacteria can share nutrients and are sheltered from harmful factors in the environment, such as desiccation, antibiotics, and a host body's immune system. (wikipedia.org)
  • They can be found very early in Earth's fossil records (about 3.25 billion years ago) as both Archaea and Bacteria, and commonly protect prokaryotic cells by providing them with homeostasis, encouraging the development of complex interactions between the cells in the biofilm. (wikipedia.org)
  • [8] [5] The first colonist bacteria of a biofilm may adhere to the surface initially by the weak van der Waals forces and hydrophobic effects. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mr. Leach says hospital HVAC systems may be the single largest reservoir of bacteria related to hospital-acquired infections. (leafpower.co.th)
  • In addition, ridding the AC coils of bacteria im-proves HVAC system efficiency, reducing en-ergy costs and extending equipment life. (leafpower.co.th)
  • Although built-up litter bedding can harbour harmful microorganisms, a recent study demonstrates that built-up litter inoculates chicks with a small dose of commensal bacteria that boosts their immune system and limits horizontal gene transfer of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella . (dairyglobal.net)
  • Improperly managed water lines commonly contain bacteria and biofilm, a slimy extracellular matrix composed of polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, and DNA surrounding densely grouped populations of microorganisms. (dairyglobal.net)
  • Biofilm protects bacteria and is an essential mechanism enabling them to develop antimicrobial resistance. (dairyglobal.net)
  • Similar to how excessive biofilm in the drinker lines can reduce the flow of water and provide a substrate on which bacteria can proliferate, excess biofilm and cellular debris in the gastrointestinal tract of chickens can reduce nutrient absorption by blocking absorption sites. (dairyglobal.net)
  • As a result, the bacteria can no longer form a biofilm. (woodviewos.com)
  • The bacterium Legionella pneumophila and related bacteria are common in natural water sources such as rivers, lakes and reservoirs, but usually in low numbers. (accepta.com)
  • Biofilms provide bacteria a habitat that is the ideal environment for survival and replication. (accepta.com)
  • This can occur by the presence of sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB that produce H2S) in pipes and reservoirs. (maritech.org)
  • The biofilm is used to both protect the bacteria from the host's immune system and most antimicrobial agents, while also serving as a nutritional reservoir in times of need. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • Chelation of minerals and metals can destabilize biofilm (EDTA can degrade biofilm), rendering the inhabiting bacteria more vulnerable to the host's immune system and antimicrobial substances. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • One of the major problems in oil mature fields undergoing secondary recovery is the contamination with sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB), caused generally by the injection water system (fresh and/or production) and/or of the reservoir (natural or by drilling fluids, completion, stimulation, etc. (uis.edu.co)
  • If the native host bacteria win the race, tissue cells will not be able to displace these primary colonizers, and biofilm formation will occur developing into peri-implantitis [ 4 , 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Microbes will then multiply below this impermeable layer, leading to unceasingly high levels of microorganism growth (usually aerobic, mesospheric bacteria) within the drinkable chambers. (busybucket.in)
  • Biofilms are a collection of microorganisms (like bacteria) surrounded and protected by the goo they secrete. (blogspot.com)
  • At BDC, we've said for years that biofilms are like luxurious condominiums for bacteria. (blogspot.com)
  • And I wonder: what sort of bacteria are living in this particular type of biofilm and what, if any, illnesses do they cause? (blogspot.com)
  • The lumens of a urinary (Foley) catheter can be overrun with mineral-rich biofilms formed in the presence of urease-producing bacteria such as Proteus mirabilis. (iasismolecular.com)
  • The pathogenicity and virulence of pathogenic bacteria may be enhanced by biofilm. (ijbpr.net)
  • Compared to planktonic bacteria, microorganisms living inside biofilms have very different lifestyles. (ijbpr.net)
  • Quorum Sensing (QS) a technique of communication used by bacteria in biofilms enables them to regulate biofilm formation respond to environmental stress produce secondary metabolites, and express virulence factors. (ijbpr.net)
  • Bacteria can develop antibiotic resistance through horizontal gene transfer within biofilms. (ijbpr.net)
  • Through these interactions bacteria in the biofilm acquire biocide tolerance and resistance enabling them to endure in the presence of biocides. (ijbpr.net)
  • The pathogenic bacteria can colonise the host effectively thanks to quorum sensing and biofilm development, and biofilms serve as a reservoir for releasing pathogenic planktonic cells into the environment. (ijbpr.net)
  • The formation of biofilms by pathogenic bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus , Haemophilus influenza , Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Leptospira interrogans may boost the pathogen's pathogenicity. (ijbpr.net)
  • The formation of biofilms by some pathogenic bacteria has been thoroughly investigated, but less is known about the formation of biofilms by neglected pathogens. (ijbpr.net)
  • Bacteria are microorganisms that have circular double-stranded DNA and (except for mycoplasmas) cell walls. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Since drinking water is a favourable and common reservoir for poultry pathogens and biofilm, adequate sanitation and treatment are essential. (dairyglobal.net)
  • On traditional dental implants, these pathogens can quickly form a so-called biofilm, which is resistant to antimicrobial drugs like antibiotics. (woodviewos.com)
  • The urinary microbiota is similarly complex as the vaginal and penile microbiota, yet its role as a reservoir for pathogens and for recurrent polymicrobial biofilm diseases like bacterial vaginosis (BV) is not clear. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The high abundance of BV related species in the urine of both men and women suggests that urine may act as a reservoir of pathogens and contribute to recurrence. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The formation of this biological layer poses many threats to cooling towers, first of all its ability to act as a reservoir of pathogens. (alvimcleantech.com)
  • The interactions between pathogens and their hosts involve complex and diverse processes at the genetic, biochemical, phenotypic, population, and community levels, while the distribution and abundance of microorganisms in nature and their microbial processes are affected by both biotic and abiotic factors that act at different scales. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Are these environmental reservoirs of pathogens biotic or abiotic? (nationalacademies.org)
  • A healthy person lives in harmony with the microbial flora that helps protect its host from invasion by pathogens, usually defined as microorganisms that have the capacity to cause disease. (msdmanuals.com)
  • To minimize dental biofilm buildup, we only use distilled water in our dental chairs, we place waterline maintenance tablets inside our distilled water reservoirs, and flush our dental lines on a weekly basis using Liquid Ultra. (michaeladsitdds.com)
  • Control and eradication of dental biofilm. (niom.no)
  • Theobjective of this project is the specific understanding of biofilm formation in porous media and its quantitative influence on sweep efficiency in microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR). (doe.gov)
  • Biofilms can attach to a surface such as a tooth or rock, and may include a single species or a diverse group of microorganisms. (wikipedia.org)
  • A biofilm is a group of microorganisms in which cells stick to each other and adhere to a surface. (accepta.com)
  • Biofilms containing Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Micrococcus luteus, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Elizabethkingia anophelis, Cupriavidus metallidurans, and Methylobacterium fujisawaense were established in the CBR p-trap model for a period of 28 d. (cdc.gov)
  • Disease-causing microorganisms found in untreated dental unit water include Legionella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa , and nontuberculous Mycobacteria . (cdc.gov)
  • HVAC systems have been shown to collect, amplify and spread microorganisms such as Aspergillus, Pseudomonas, Enter-bacter andAcinetobacter that cause infections and increase patient morbidity and mortality. (leafpower.co.th)
  • For example a 0.4 mg/L concentration results in 100 % kill in 2 - 3 minutes for the biofilm producer Pseudomonas fluorescens . (mellifiq.com)
  • These biofilms occur on contact surfaces in a range of terrestrial and aquatic environments. (wikipedia.org)
  • Phototrophic biofilms can be found on terrestrial and aquatic surfaces and can withstand environmental fluctuations and extreme environments. (wikipedia.org)
  • In aquatic systems, biofilms are prevalent on surfaces of rocks and plants, and in terrestrial environments they can be located in the soil, on rocks, and on buildings. (wikipedia.org)
  • Even when the equipment is cleaned frequently with aggressive products such as bleach, researchers have identified a high risk of recontamination due to biofilms - microorganisms that stick to each other and adhere to surfaces. (cleanlink.com)
  • The ability of microorganisms to adhere to industrial surfaces and subsequently trigger biofilm formation has significant implications for the food industry, including both public health and economic consequences. (taylorfrancis.com)
  • One of the main sources of microbial contamination of food products is industrial surfaces, which can become reservoirs of these microbial structures and therefore be potential sources of cross-contamination to food products. (taylorfrancis.com)
  • Biofilms may form on living (biotic) or non-living (abiotic) surfaces and can be prevalent in natural, industrial, and hospital settings. (wikipedia.org)
  • These include uniformly increasing biofilm thicknesses on all grain surfaces, preferential local growth of biofilms (e.g., in regions where local flow velocities are smaller), and nonuniform distributions of microorganisms. (doe.gov)
  • Additionally, the dispersal stage of the biofilm life cycle (illustrated below) enables the spread and colonisation of additional surfaces. (accepta.com)
  • In general, micro-organisms have the tendency to attach to surfaces and develop biofilms. (maritech.org)
  • Biofilm lives wherever surfaces come in contact with water. (blogspot.com)
  • Candida- biofilms have been demonstrated in a variety of experimental conditions in vitro as well as on prosthetic surfaces and endovascular and urethral catheters in vivo. (interlabservice.ru)
  • They can live free in the water (planktonic form) or settled on surfaces (sessile form), with the latter representing the largest part, usually known as biofilm. (alvimcleantech.com)
  • In a properly installed and operating system, bacterial counts are reduced, with subsequent minimization of biofilm buildup on heat exchanger surfaces. (mellifiq.com)
  • EPS join cells together in the biofilm and transmits light to organisms in the lower zone. (wikipedia.org)
  • In general, phototrophic organisms in the biofilm provide a foundation for the growth of the community as a whole by mediating biofilm processes and conversions. (wikipedia.org)
  • While some of the organisms contributing to the formation of the biofilms can be identified, exact composition of the biofilms is difficult to determine because many of the organisms cannot be grown using pure culture methods. (wikipedia.org)
  • Though pure culture methods cannot be used to identify unculturable microorganisms and do not support the study of the complex interactions between photoautotrophs and heterotrophs, the use of metagenomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics has helped characterize these unculturable organisms and has provided some insight into molecular mechanisms, microbial organization, and interactions in biofilms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Scanning electron microscope studies showed a biofilm containing P. aeruginosa organisms. (cdc.gov)
  • The p-traps of hospital handwashing sinks represent a potential reservoir for antimicrobial-resistant organisms of major public health concern, such as carbapenemase-producing KPC+ Klebsiella pneumoniae (CPKP). (cdc.gov)
  • The results of this study suggest the potential of phages to control CPKP and other carbapenemase-producing organisms associated with microbial biofilms in the healthcare environment. (cdc.gov)
  • With the use of effective-micro-organisms or probiotics we can consume or convert the biofilm into a less harmful or even useful substance. (maritech.org)
  • Potentially, vaginal biofilm could explain acute sporadic VVC or be more relevant in recurrent VVC (RVVC) as a vaginal reservoir for yeast organisms following antifungal therapy and explain vaginal recolonization. (interlabservice.ru)
  • Indeed, indicators of microbial water quality can be the pathogenic organisms themselves, other microorganisms, or other physical or chemical aspects of the aquatic environment (see Chapter 4 for further information), and any biological indicator is subject to evolutionary and ecological changes. (nationalacademies.org)
  • The oral cavity has long been considered a potential reservoir for pathogenic microorganisms. (cdc.gov)
  • New measures being investigated involve reducing oropharyngeal and gastric colonization by pathogenic microorganisms. (cdc.gov)
  • Microbes form a biofilm in response to a number of different factors, [9] which may include cellular recognition of specific or non-specific attachment sites on a surface, nutritional cues, or in some cases, by exposure of planktonic cells to sub-inhibitory concentrations of antibiotics . (wikipedia.org)
  • The development of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) represents an imbalance between normal host defenses and the ability of microorganisms to colonize and then invade the lower respiratory tract. (medscape.com)
  • The essential requirements for biofilm growth are the microbes themselves and a substrate. (maritech.org)
  • Their main purpose is to help degrade biofilms, interfere with communication between microbes, enhance penetration of concurrently used antimicrobials and act as antimicrobials themselves. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • Candida albicans is also known to produce biofilm colonies as do many other potentially health-affecting microbes. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • We have seen patients end up with serious complications from using these agents as a result of "freeing" microbes that were living with the biofilm and were now released. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • Some are able to penetrate the biofilm layer as well as interrupt "quorum sensing", and kill a broad spectrum of microbes. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • As the biofilm diminishes, endotoxins, mycotoxins, etc. secreted or excreted by microbes that are contained within the matrix, are then released into the bloodstream. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • PTMs containing polymicrobial biofilms grown in autoclaved municipal tap water (ATW) supplemented with 5% dextrose in water (D5W), nutritional shake (Shake), sugar-based soft drink (Soda), or ATW were inoculated with K. pneumoniae ST258 KPC+ (ST258) or K. pneumoniae CAV1016 (CAV1016) and sampled after 7, 14, and 21 d. (cdc.gov)
  • The primary objective of our study was to formulate a phage cocktail capable of targeting a CPKP strain (CAV1016) at different stages of colonization within polymicrobial drinking water biofilms using a CDC biofilm reactor (CBR) p-trap model. (cdc.gov)
  • Histopathological lesions of vulvovaginal candidiasis are primarily invasive in nature and polymicrobial and do not resemble biofilms. (interlabservice.ru)
  • The authors found that CERAMENT ® G possesses a preventive and bactericidal anti-biofilm activity in vitro against some selected bacterial strains that are responsible for bone infections. (bonesupport.com)
  • Dr. Andrej Trampuz from Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, commenting on his research group's findings, said, "We are excited with the in vitro data that we have generated on CERAMENT ® G. It clearly shows that CERAMENT ® G provides a good solution for orthopaedic surgeons to prevent and manage biofilm-related bone infections. (bonesupport.com)
  • Other products used to degrade biofilms include EDTA (calcium, heavy metal removal), and silica (In vitro studies show biofilms do not grow on silicone rubber. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • Aggregate of microorganisms in which cells that are frequently embedded within a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) adhere to each other and/or to a surface. (wikipedia.org)
  • A biofilm is a negatively charged group of cells which produce a matrix of extracellular polymeric substance and adhere to each other. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • In addition to these natural roles, phototrophic biofilms have also been adapted for applications such as crop production and protection, bioremediation, and wastewater treatment. (wikipedia.org)
  • But before the pollutants are removed from the wastewater in this system using microorganisms, a mechanical pre-cleaning process must first take place. (das-ee.com)
  • The pre-treated wastewater is then stored temporarily in a mixing and compensating reservoir with a capacity of one hundred cubic meters to enable homogenisation. (das-ee.com)
  • After neutralization, microorganisms are the key players in the aerobic biological transformation of the remaining organic substances in the wastewater. (das-ee.com)
  • In the TFR bioreactors from DAS Environmental Experts GmbH, the wastewater runs from top to bottom via a substrate consisting of small, light balls with a high specific surface area, explains Reichardt: "This substrate is covered in special microorganisms in the form of biofilms. (das-ee.com)
  • Bioremediation hazardous pollutant treatment wastewater treatment and biofuel production are just a few biotechnological uses for biofilms [ 2 ]. (ijbpr.net)
  • The formation of biofilms is a complex process and is dependent upon the availability of light as well as the relationships between the microorganisms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Biofilm formation is a complicated process which occurs in four general steps: attachment of cells, formation of the colony, maturation, and cell dispersal. (wikipedia.org)
  • The purpose of this study was to reconfirm the high incidence of P. aeruginosa isolations from the oropharynx of NGT-fed elderly patients, determine its antibiotic susceptibility, and explore the possibility of biofilm formation on the feeding tube. (cdc.gov)
  • In this regard, one of the strategies that could be key is the use of substances that inhibit quorum sensing, a key process in the formation of microbial biofilms. (taylorfrancis.com)
  • This study aimed to determine the effect of LW on biofilm formation and CPKP colonization in a P-Trap model (PTM). (cdc.gov)
  • The formation of a biofilm begins with the attachment of free-floating microorganisms to a surface. (wikipedia.org)
  • Maintaining excellent water quality begins before bird placement and continues throughout rearing by flushing and cleansing drinker lines to break up biofilm and prevent its formation. (dairyglobal.net)
  • The food production chain is presumed to play a key role here, both as a reservoir for and in the formation of these resistances. (admin.ch)
  • Biofilm formation is a dynamic process. (maritech.org)
  • This process is critical in the formation of the biofilm structure and is influenced by the substrate surface (e.g. charge hydrophobicity etc. (maritech.org)
  • In the case of marine vessels, biofilm formation results from the proliferation of marine bacterial biofilms that ultimately lead to macro-fouling. (iasismolecular.com)
  • 2020. In situ modelling of biofilm formation in a quasi-stagnant water of a hydrothermal spring cave. (slu.se)
  • Several genes isolated from resistant enterococci ( agg, gelE, ace, cylLLS, esp, cpd, fsrB ) encode virulence factors such as the production of gelatinase and hemolysin, adherence to caco-2 and hep-2 cells, and capacity for biofilm formation. (medscape.com)
  • The development of a biofilm may allow for an aggregate cell colony to be increasingly resistant to antibiotics. (iasismolecular.com)
  • Microorganisms naturally produce antibiotics that inhibit the growth of other competing microorganisms. (encyclopedie-environnement.org)
  • Shouldn't it take into account the effects of antibiotics on these different reservoirs? (encyclopedie-environnement.org)
  • Other infectious processes in which biofilms have been implicated include problems such as urinary tract infections, catheter infections, middle-ear infections, endocarditis, Lyme disease and its co-infections, infections in cystic fibrosis, and infections of permanent indwelling devices such as joint prostheses and heart valves. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • The microbial cells growing in a biofilm are physiologically distinct from planktonic cells of the same organism, which, by contrast, are single cells that may float or swim in a liquid medium. (wikipedia.org)
  • For this reason, biofilm is able to resist sanitation treatments that easily kill planktonic cells. (alvimcleantech.com)
  • Biofilm development is dependent on the generation of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) by microorganisms. (wikipedia.org)
  • The identity of these substances varies depending on the type of microorganism from which it was secreted. (wikipedia.org)
  • Many plastic components contain plasticisers and different substances that promote microbic and biofilm growth in drinkable provide parts. (busybucket.in)
  • These microorganisms can decompose organic substances and a variety of pollutants in a targeted way. (das-ee.com)
  • Communication between the microorganisms is facilitated by quorum sensing or signal transduction pathways, which are accomplished through the secretion of molecules which diffuse through the biofilm. (wikipedia.org)
  • That is, to destroy the most resistant types of microorganisms (i.e., bacterial spores), the user needs to employ exposure times and a concentration of germicide needed to achieve complete destruction. (cdc.gov)
  • Bacteriophages have reemerged as potential biocontrol agents, particularly against biofilm-associated, drug-resistant microorganisms. (cdc.gov)
  • One of the main research topics of the UMR LEFE 5 (laboratoire d'Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Environnement), is to demonstrate that the performance of the filters can be improved with a new biodiversity introduced in the filter soil , other than the regular biofilm micro-organism and plants. (irit.fr)
  • Power flushing involves increasing the pressure of individual drinker lines to fill them with a cleaning solution (or untreated water at an absolute minimum) to remove sediment, slime, and biofilm. (dairyglobal.net)
  • A biofilm comprises any syntrophic consortium of microorganisms in which cells stick to each other and often also to a surface. (wikipedia.org)
  • The EPS, which is akin to a gel, is a matrix which provides structure for the biofilm and is essential for growth and functionality. (wikipedia.org)
  • Furthermore, the application of these components on food as an alternative to control the growth of microorganisms is also discussed. (taylorfrancis.com)
  • [10] [11] A cell that switches to the biofilm mode of growth undergoes a phenotypic shift in behavior in which large suites of genes are differentially regulated . (wikipedia.org)
  • While UV light systems are an effective long-term strategy for eliminating microorganism growth in HVACs, they do require maintenance, such as changing the light bulbs annually, ac-cording to Dr. Scheir. (leafpower.co.th)
  • To quantify biofilm growth, Berea sandstone core columns are to be inoculated with a single, representative culture and evaluated for biofilm growth and permeability decreases. (doe.gov)
  • Growth will be monitored at varying flow rates and carbon substrate concentrations using assays of carbon substrate utilization (TOC, GC) plus biomass protein and using HXRCT imaging to observe biofilm architecture/geometry. (doe.gov)
  • To model the effect of biofilm growth on permeability mechanistically, researchers use physically representative models of porous media to simulate the consequences of several modes of biomass growth at the grain scale. (doe.gov)
  • The negative implications of biofilm growth in the industry are enormous. (maritech.org)
  • Contamination is due to chemical/physical/biological factors (e.g. limescale deposits), that are contributory to biofilm growth. (busybucket.in)
  • These biofilms result in prolonged and exacerbated inflammation, excessive proteolysis, increased oxidative stress, destruction of crucial growth factors, and important cell-surface receptors needed for wound repair and resolution. (iasismolecular.com)
  • Cell growth is encouraged by biofilm, which also shields them from many forms of environmental stress. (ijbpr.net)
  • Biofilm growth, maturation and dispersion are challenging processes and it is yet unclear how these processes are regulated [ 1 ]. (ijbpr.net)
  • This photosynthetic activity fuels processes and conversions in the total biofilm community, including the heterotrophic fraction. (wikipedia.org)
  • Microorganisms vary greatly in their resistance to chemical germicides and sterilization processes (Figure 1) 342 Intrinsic resistance mechanisms in microorganisms to disinfectants vary. (cdc.gov)
  • Several studies have reported that, just in the USA, 4% of the failures of power stations are caused by general fouling - including biofilm, organic and inorganic particles. (alvimcleantech.com)
  • Ozone effectively inactivates and kills microorganisms by oxidizing their organic constituents and rupturing the cell walls. (mellifiq.com)
  • Chronic Rhinosinusitis, S. aureus Biofilm and Secreted Products" Encyclopedia , https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/24220 (accessed November 30, 2023). (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Those patients often have nasal polyps with tissue eosinophilia, S. aureus -dominant mucosal biofilm, comorbid asthma, and a severely compromised quality of life. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Biofilm bio-volume, mean thickness, and heterotrophic plate counts were significantly reduced and roughness coefficient significantly increased by Soda compared with D5W, Shake, or ATW. (cdc.gov)
  • Biofilm heterotrophic plate counts (HPC) were determined using R2A agar. (cdc.gov)
  • The accumulation of microorganisms subjects the teeth and gums to high amounts of bacterial metabolites which results in dental disease. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • 70% decrease in biomass accumulation in the river bed (fluvial biofilm), ~ 60% reduction in macroinvertebrate abundance and changes in the composition of the microbial community. (csic.es)
  • For instance, when refilling a bulk soap dispensing system, germs from the outside environment or the person's hands can easily contaminate the soap reservoir. (cleanlink.com)
  • That means that every time the jug is changed, the water in the bottle and the cooler reservoir are open to airborne toxins, like dirt and microorganisms, which can contaminate your water. (quenchwater.com)
  • I have investigated many aspects of Clostridium difficile infection biology, including sporulation and germination, host immune responses, antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology and surveillance of novel transposable elements encoding antimicrobial resistance in C. difficile and other gut microorganisms. (exeter.ac.uk)
  • Bacterial biofilms play an important role in UTIs, responsible for persistent infections leading to recurrences and relapses. (mdpi.com)
  • Implant-related bone infections caused by microorganisms that grow in biofilms are extremely difficult to treat and cause persistent and recurring infections. (bonesupport.com)
  • Implementing germicidal ultraviolet light in HVAC systems at the AC coil can eliminate these microorganisms and reduce health-care-associated infections, leading to signifi-cant reduction of non-reimbursable hospital charges. (leafpower.co.th)
  • Biofilms have been found to be involved in a large percentage of bodily infections. (supremenutritionproducts.com)
  • Therefore, whenever an employee or customer dispenses water from the 5-gallon water cooler in your office, they're introducing their bodies to potentially harmful microorganisms. (quenchwater.com)
  • A biofilm is an assemblage of surface-associated microbial cells that form an extracellular polymeric substance, named EPS-matrix. (maritech.org)
  • Microorganisms are spread everywhere, even in the subsurface, where operations of oil exploration and production are developed. (uis.edu.co)
  • Impact of hydrologic boundaries on microbial planktonic and biofilm communities in shallow terrestrial subsurface environments. (montana.edu)
  • The etiopathogenesis of CRS remains elusive, and both environmental factors, such as bacterial biofilms and the host's general condition, are thought to play a role. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Systems designed for single-chair or entire-practice waterlines that condition or treat incoming water to remove or inactivate microorganisms. (cdc.gov)
  • Self-contained water systems (e.g., independent water reservoir) combined with chemical treatment (e.g., periodic or continuous chemical germicide treatment protocols). (cdc.gov)
  • Twice a week, clean and disinfect the humidifier's water reservoir using unscented dish soap and warm water, making sure to scrub the sides to remove any build up. (vitaloxide.com)
  • It occurred to me to look down into the dark depths of the water reservoir. (blogspot.com)
  • If these assumptions are true, the oropharynx of NGT-fed patients could constitute a potential reservoir for P. aeruginosa in long-term-care facilities. (cdc.gov)
  • [2] [3] The cells within the biofilm produce the EPS components, which are typically a polymeric conglomeration of extracellular polysaccharides , proteins , lipids and DNA . (wikipedia.org)
  • This is a community of microorganisms, established on a surface, surrounded by an extracellular matrix made up of polysaccharide polymers (EPS), DNA and proteins. (alvimcleantech.com)
  • Simple plugging of thief zones by biomass (biofilm) growing on injected or in-situ substrates is the straightforward, achievable approach to MEOR. (doe.gov)
  • It will eliminate that slippery biofilm and keep it from coming back for weeks. (vitaloxide.com)
  • The recent demonstration of a vaginal biofilm in bacterial vaginosis and its postulated importance in the pathogenesis of recurrent bacterial vaginosis, including relative resistance to therapy, has led to the hypothesis that biofilms are crucial for the development of vulvovaginal candidiasis. (interlabservice.ru)
  • For this reason, it is important to have correctly implemented cleaning and disinfection procedures, which are the way the food industry controls biofilms on the surface. (taylorfrancis.com)
  • The environment, in which a patient is treated, can be a repository for microorganisms, which can survive the most rigorous disinfection practices. (iasismolecular.com)
  • The use of resorbable biomaterials, such as CERAMENT ® , as a reservoir for the local release of antimicrobials, such as gentamicin, into the bone and onto the implant is considered as a valid option to achieve high local concentrations of the drug and, therefore, avoid infection relapses and microbial resistance. (bonesupport.com)
  • Surveillance of a novel erythromycin resistance determinant first isolated from Clostridium difficile ribotype 027, in human gut microorganisms. (exeter.ac.uk)
  • Bacterial biofilms have significant clinical relevance due to their potential to cause resistance to antimicrobial therapy and host defenses. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • The nutrient medium for the apparatus running is pumped from the reservoir into the first column. (transfera.cz)
  • In relation to the biofilm, as its thickness decreases, the concentration of metals increases and the presence of metal-tolerant taxa increases. (csic.es)
  • The present study aimed at clarifying the histopathology of vulvovaginal candidiasis including the presence or absence of vaginal biofilm. (interlabservice.ru)
  • Different from bacterial vaginosis, we found no biofilm elements in vaginal biopsies obtained from women with VVC. (interlabservice.ru)
  • The activity of germicides against microorganisms depends on a number of factors, some of which are intrinsic qualities of the organism, others of which are the chemical and external physical environment. (cdc.gov)
  • The implant is made of a porous composite material so that the drugs gradually diffuse from the reservoir to the outside of the implant, which is in direct contact with the bone cells (see image 2). (woodviewos.com)
  • Many microorganisms that are pathogenic to humans and animals enter ambient waters after import from various point and diffuse sources. (nationalacademies.org)
  • In numerous biotic and abiotic situations, pathogenic and saprophytic Leptospira have been observed to produce biofilms. (ijbpr.net)