A relatively short list of reference viral, bacterial and protozoan pathogens appears
adequate to assess microbial risks and inform a system-based management of drinking …

A biofilm can be defined as a community of microorganisms adhering to a surface and
surrounded by a complex matrix of extrapolymeric substances. It is now generally accepted …

The opportunistic protist Acanthamoeba, which interacts with other microbes such as
bacteria, fungi, and viruses, shows significant similarity in cellular and functional aspects to …

Removal of human pathogens from wastewater is a critical factor with linkage to human
health. Constructed Wetlands (CWs) are environmental friendly ecosystems that are …

Opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens are responsible for a significant number of
infections whose origin has been traced to drinking water. These opportunistic pathogens …

Among the most widely predicted and accepted consequences of global climate change are
increases in both the frequency and severity of a variety of extreme weather events. Such …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen that is widely occurring in
the environment and is recognized for its capacity to form or join biofilms. The present review …

Amoebae are protists that have complicated relationships with bacteria, covering the whole
spectrum of symbiosis. Amoeba-bacterium interactions contribute to the study of predation …

Microbial ecology provides insights into the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of
microbial communities underpinning every ecosystem on Earth. Microbial communities can …

There is increasing evidence that consumption of raw fresh produce is a major factor
contributing to human gastrointestinal illness. A wide variety of pathogens contribute to …