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Legionella - (re-) awakening to the amoeba-based pathogens of distribution system biofilms
Citation:
ASHBOLT, N. Legionella - (re-) awakening to the amoeba-based pathogens of distribution system biofilms. Presented at With Environmental Research Laboratory, Tucson, AZ, July 24, 2008.
Impact/Purpose:
Identify the possible significance/occurrence of Legionella and novel pathogens in distribution biofilms - Specific focus on virulence up-regulation in Legionella asssociated with biofilm/amoeba growth, and - Sampling pathogens with a biofilm-like device Role of ABNC cells in biofilms using macrophage and animal dose-response models; disinfection efficacy studies Add biofilm pathogen issues to EPA-Net model and provide missing key QMRA data inputs for piped water
Description:
Presentation to be given at the Environmental Research Laboratory, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, July 24, 2008