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The role of filamentous fungi in drinking water biofilm formation
Chaves, Ana F. A.; Simões, Lúcia Chaves; Paterson, R. R. M.; Simões, Manuel Lopes; Lima, NelsonThe presence of biofilms in drinking water distribution system (DWDS) constitutes one of the currently recognized hazards affecting the microbiological quality of drinking water (DW). Also, biofilms can alter the taste, odor, and the visual appearance of water, which is an indication of poor DW quality and may lead to a number of unwanted effects on the quality of the distributed water. Very few reports on fila...
The role of inter-kingdom interactions in chlorine resistance of biofilms forme...
Simões, Lúcia C.; Chaves, Ana F. A.; Simões, Manuel; Lima, NelsonBiofilms in drinking water distribution systems (DWDS) are responsible for several undesirable effects in water. One of the main drawbacks is their potential to protect pathogens from stress conditions. Microbial interactions in biofilms can benefit the survival of co-existing microorganisms, including the increased resistance to antimicrobials. Chlorination is the main widespread strategy used in DWDS for micr...
The effects of sodium hypochlorite on the control of inter-kingdom biofilm form...
Simões, Lúcia C.; Chaves, Ana F. A.; Simões, Manuel; Lima, NelsonBiofilms in drinking water distribution systems (DWDS) are responsible for several undesirable effects in water. One of the main drawbacks is their potential to protect pathogens from stress conditions. Microbial interactions in biofilms can benefit the survival of co existing microorganisms, including the increased resistance to antimicrobials. Chlorine disinfection is the main widespread strategy used in DWDS...