Legionella pneumophila in a physiotherapy pool

Differential adhesion of pathogenic Candida species to epithelial and inert surfaces

“…The superior ability of C. tropicalis and C. parapsilosis, under certain conditions, to adhere to inert surfaces could have clinical significance in relation to the aetiology of denture stomatitis and catheter-related candidaemia where such surfaces may act as reservoirs of infection. C. parapsilosis, as well as C. albicans, has been observed to colonize intravascular catheters [15], and C. parapsilosis infections associated with parenteral nutrition have been described [16].…”

A laboratory apparatus for the generation and biocide efficacy testing of Legionella biofilms

“…The proliferation of legionellas and especially of Legionella pneumophila in cooling tower waters (Dondero et al 1980;Ikedo et al 1986), potable water supplies (States et al 1987;Vickers et al 1987), humidifiers (Marrie et al 1987) and various other aerosol generating devices has aroused interest and concern in recent years. The regular isolation of legionellas from such environments, particularly those associated with hospitals or other institutions where the ill or elderly are involved, is of particular importance.…”

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the detection of antibodies to exocellular proteins of Staphylococcus aureus in bone infection

“…It is interesting to speculate on why these exocellular antigens should be especially prominent in bone infection. It is known that bacteria in bone infections persist within a glycocalyx-enclosed biofilm adhering to the bone or to prosthetic devices [12][13][14]. In a chronic condition such as osteomyelitis, the host's immune system would be continually exposed to exocellular proteins released from organisms within the biofilm, whilst cellular antigens would remain in the protective structure of the enveloping glycocalyx [15].…”