The prevalence of free-living amoebae in a South African hospital water distribution system

The prevalence of free-living amoebae in a South African hospital water distribution system

The purpose of this study was to investigate the occurrence of free-living amoebae in the water system of a teaching hospital in Johannesburg (South Africa). Water and biofilm samples were collected from the theatres, theatre sterilisation service unit, central sterilisation service unit and endosco...

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Main Authors: Petros Muchesa, Tobias G. Barnard, Catheleen Bartie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2015-01-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
Subjects:
free-living amoebae
nosocomial infections
Acanthamoeba
Hartmanella
Balamuthia
Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3525

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