Temporal and spatial diversity of the tap water microbiota in a Norwegian hospital.
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Årstall
2009
Abstract
We analyzed the temporal and spatial diversity of the microbiota in a low-usage and a high-usage hospital tap. We identified a tap-specific colonization pattern, with potential human pathogens being overrepresented in the low-usage tap. We propose that founder effects and local adaptation caused the tap-specific colonization patterns. Our conclusion is that tap-specific colonization represents a potential challenge for water safety.
Referanse
Rudi, K., Tannæs, T., Vatn, M. 2009. Temporal and spatial diversity of the tap water microbiota in a Norwegian hospital. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Vol 75, 24, pp 7855-7857.