Browsing by Subject "biofilm"
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Biofilm formation in surface and drinking water distribution systems in Mafikeng, South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2014)Poor quality source water and poorly treated reused wastewater may result in poor quality drinking water that has a higher potential to form biofilms. A biofilm is a group of microorganisms which adhere to a surface. We ... -
Prevention of biofilm formation by methacrylate-based copolymer films loaded with rifampin, clarithromycin, doxycycline alone or in combination
(Springer, 2015)Purpose This study reports the incorporation of the antibiotics rifampin, doxycycline and clarithromycin in poly(styrene-co-methyl methacrylate films and their effect on biofilm prevention. Background Invasive procedures ...