Biofilms in Water, Its role and impact in human disease transmission
Abstract
Understanding the mechanism of biofilm formation is the first step before determining its function and, thereby, the impact and role in the environment. Cell to cell communication, i.e., quorum sensing, is a key factor in the initiation of biofilm, yet extensive studies accomplished during the past few years have elucidated the genetics and biochemistry of biofilm formation. Occurrence of viable but nonculturable bacteria, including Vibrio cholerae in biofilms has been reported and most likely such cells were overlooked previously because appropriate methods of detection were not employed. In fact, for this reason discovery and investigation of this important bacterial ecological niche in the environment were impeded.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA491961
Entities
People
- Anwar Huq
- Chris A. Whitehouse
- Christopher J. Grim
- Munirul Alam
- Rita R. Colwell
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases