Disinfection technologies, especially light-based disinfection, have undergone tremendous
development and innovation, but this treatment can cause bacteria to enter viable but …

Biofilms constitute the prevalent way of life for microorganisms in both natural and man-
made environments. Biofilm-dwelling cells display greater tolerance to antimicrobial agents …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

Diseases caused by foodborne or waterborne pathogens are emerging. Many pathogens
can enter into the viable but nonculturable (VBNC) state, which is a survival strategy when …

The Scheldt watershed is characterized by a high population density, intense industrial
activities and intensive agriculture and breeding. A monthly monitoring (n= 16) of the …

Microbiological water quality is traditionally assessed using culture-based enumeration of
faecal indicator bacteria such as Escherichia coli. Despite their relative ease of use, these …

A sensitive field-portable fluorimeter with incubating capability and triplicate sample
chambers was designed and built. The system was optimised for the on-site analysis of E …

The quantification of pathogenic bacteria in an environmental or clinical sample commonly
involves laboratory-based techniques and results are not obtained for 24–72h after …

This timely review primarily addresses important but presently undefined microbial risks to
public health and to the natural environment. It specifically focuses on current knowledge …

This article provides an overview of the antibiotic era and discovery of earliest antibiotics
until the present day state of affairs, coupled with the emergence of carbapenem-resistant …