April 2019

Occurrence of biofilm producing bacteria in packaged water sold in Lagos, Nigeria

Bacterial biofilms have been linked with protracted and recurring human infections, and considering that biofilms shed microorganisms into their environment it becomes pertinent to examine their role in waterborne diseases through consumption of treated packaged water. To evaluate the consortia of bacteria in packaged water for the ability to form biofilms. Using membrane filtration technique polythene sachet and pet...

Author(s): William Warrie Effiok, Louis Osayenum Egwari and Leonard Oghenemaro Itaba