Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "Antibiotic resistance"
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Analysis of physico-chemical characteristics of drinking water, biofilm formation and occurrence of antibiotic resistant bacteria
(North-West University, 2014)The main aim of the study was to analyse the impact of physico-chemical parameters on drinking water quality, biofilm formation and antibiotic resistant bacteria in the drinking water distribution system in Mafikeng, North ... -
Antibiotic resistance in triclosan heterotrophic plate count bacteria from sewage water
(North-West University, 2015)The concentration of triclosan in antiseptics, disinfectants and preservatives in products exceeds the minimal lethal levels. Extensive use of triclosan and antibiotics results in bacterial resistance to their active ... -
Antibiotic resistant bacteria and -genes in raw water, and the implications for drinking water production
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)The introduction of antibiotic treatment in the 1940s was a revolutionary breakthrough in medicine. However, the wide and inappropriate use of antibiotics ever since have created the perfect conditions for increasing the ... -
Characterization of Clostridium spp. isolated from selected surface water systems and aquatic sediment
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Clostridium are ubiquitous in nature and common inhabitants of the gastrointestinal track of humans and animals. Some are pathogenic or toxin producers. These pathogenic Clostridium species can be introduced into surface ... -
Evaluation of microbiological and physico–chemical quality of water from aquifers in the North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2013)Contamination of groundwater that is suitable for drinking is of growing concern as the water supply of South Africa is becoming increasingly limited. This is especially the case in the North West province, with its semi ... -
An in vitro evaluation of the antibacterial and anticancer properties of the antimicrobial peptide nisin Z
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The rise in antibiotic resistance and the lack of the development of new antibiotics poses a considerable threat to human health. This is especially of concern in individuals who are immune-compromised (due to immunosuppressive ... -
Microbial and physico-chemical quality of groundwater in the North-West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)More than 80% of the North West Province's (NWP's) rural community solely depend on groundwater for their water needs (Kalule-Sabiti & Heath, 2008). Aquifers are exposed to pollution from anthropogenic activities, yet ... -
The microbiome and Tuberculosis - filling the gaps
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Globally tuberculosis remains one of the leading causes of mortality from any infectious agent. Evidence has shown that there are links between TB and the human microbiome and that alterations to the host micro flora in ... -
Molecular Profiling of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Genes in Raw and Drinking Water
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)Antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistant determinants are regarded as emerging public health threats in drinking water systems. Heterotrophic Plate Count bacteria in distribution pipes are used as direct ... -
Phylogenetic and antibiotic resistance variance amongst mastitis causing E. coli : the key to effective control
(2012)Environmental pathogens, such as Escherichia coli and Streptococcus uberis, are currently the major cause of mastitis within dairy herds. This leads to severe financial losses, lower production rates and deterioration of ...