Detection and Occurrence of Indicator Organisms and Pathogens

Utilizing <i>Spirogyra grevilleana</i> as a Phytoremediatory Agent for Reduction of Limnetic Nutrients and <i>Escherichia coli</i> Concentrations

“…One of the recirculating pumps was affixed to the bottom of the experimental sample bucket using suction cups on the bottom of the pump, and then connected to the closest barbed fittings on the experimental device using clear E. coli, nutrients, dissolved oxygen and pH were measured bi-weekly. E. coli testing was conducted using 3 M Petrifilm E. coli/Coliform Count Plates [16].…”

“…E. coli is also a widely used indicator of contamination originating from domestic sewage [15]. Although E. coli is not generally pathogenic, its presence in surface water at elevated levels often indicates the presence of fecal contamination as well as co-occurring pathogens such as Salmonella, Streptococci, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Enterovirus [16]. Contaminated surface water facilitates direct human exposure to waterborne pathogens [17].…”

Optical scatter patterns facilitate rapid differentiation of Enterobacteriaceae on CHROMagarTM Orientation medium

“…Enterobacteriaceae is also a major public health concern due to its involvement in community‐acquired and nosocomial diseases, and its resistance to β‐lactam and carbapenem group of antibiotics (Zurfluh et al ., ; Temkin et al ., ). In the food industry, EB has been widely used as an indicator microorganism to evaluate microbiological quality and safety, and to assess sanitary and hygienic practices employed during food production, preparation, handling and storage (Stedtfeld et al ., ; Kornacki, ; Buchanan and Oni, ; Cerna‐Cortes et al ., ; Holvoet et al ., ; Barco et al ., ).…”