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 …

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

Opportunistic pathogens represent a unique challenge because they establish and grow
within drinking water systems, yet the factors stimulating their proliferation are largely …

There is concern about potential exposure to opportunistic pathogens when reopening
buildings closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, water samples were collected …

1. A host for viruses 2. A host for yeast 3. A host for protists 4. Acanthamoeba and bacteria
interactions 5. Is Acanthamoebaan evolutionary ancestor of macrophages? 6 …

Opportunistic pathogens occurring in premise (ie, building) plumbing systems, including
strains of Legionella, Mycobacterium, Acanthamoeba, and Pseudomonas, are now …

Ozone and chlorine are the most widely used disinfectants for water and wastewater
disinfection. They play important role in microbial inactivation but could also pose a …

Legionella pneumophila (L. pneumophila) is an opportunistic waterborne pathogen and the
causative agent for Legionnaires' disease, which is transmitted to humans via inhalation of …

Legionella infections are among the most important waterborne infections with constantly
increasing numbers of cases in industrialized countries, as a result of aging populations …

Amoebae are widespread in water and serve as environment vectors for pathogens, which
may threaten public health. This study evaluated the inactivation of amoeba spores and their …