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Medical students' attitudes towards tobacco smoking at the first and sixth year of their studies 2002-2008	2009	Klinika Alergologii Gdanskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego, Gdansk. asieminska@amg.gda.pl	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Pneumonologia i alergologia polska Periodical, Abbrev. Pneumonol.Alergol.Pol. Pub Date Free Form Volume 77 Issue 4 Start Page 371 Other Pages 379 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9302892; CIN: Pneumonol Alergol Pol. 2010;78(2):176-81; author reply 182-5. PMID: 20306430; ppublish Place of Publication Poland ISSN/ISBN 0867-7077; 0867-7077 Accession Number PMID: 19722142 Language pol SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19722142 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Smoking habit among medical students indicates that studying of medicine does not sufficiently protect from tobacco use. The aim of the study was an analysis of medical students' attitudes towards smoking during at the first and sixth year of their studies. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A questionnaire on tobacco smoking was distributed among medical students of the study year 2002-2008 at the first and sixth year of their studies. The questionnaire used on sixth year included additional questions which enabled to assess changes in students' attitudes towards smoking during studies, to know respondents opinion on teaching of diagnostics and treatment of tobacco dependence (TD), and to know how they evaluated their knowledge on this issue. The numbers of students who participated at two points of the study were 287 and 175 respectively. RESULTS: Students of VI year significantly less frequently smoked cigarettes regularly than at the beginning of the medical education (13% v. 21%; p=0.022). However, 20% of smokers started smoking during studies. The rate of smokers declaring not to be embarrassed by their smoking habit was significantly lower among sixth-year students in comparison to population of first-year students (31% v. 70%; p=0.0006), as well as the rates of those who declared the will to quit smoking (91% v. 61%), and those who wished to undergo treatment for TD (54% v. 22%) were significantly higher (p=0.013 and p=0.001, respectively). Over a half (57%) of sixth-year students claimed that they had no knowledge on the diagnostics and treatment of TD or their knowledge on this issue was poor/very poor, and in opinion of 43% of students medical curriculum was not a good source of knowledge on TD. CONCLUSIONS: Medical studies induce positive students' attitudes towards smoking. However, a proportion of individuals start smoking during studies, what may suggest dominance of genetic influences on smoking initiation in this period of life. In sixth-year students' opinion medical studies are not a sufficient source of knowledge on TD. Descriptors Adult, Attitude to Health, Chi-Square Distribution, Female, Health Behavior, Humans, Male, Poland/epidemiology, Prevalence, Sex Distribution, Smoking/epidemiology/prevention & control/psychology, Socioeconomic Factors, Students, Medical/psychology/statistics & numerical data, Surveys and Questionnaires, Time Factors, Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology/prevention & control/psychology, Universities, Young Adult Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sieminska,A., Jassem-Bobowicz,J. M., Uherek,M., Wilanowski,T., Nowak,R., Jassem,E. Original/Translated Title Postawy wobec palenia tytoniu wsrod studentow I i VI roku medycyny z rocznika studiow 2002-2008 URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The effect of air pollution on the prevalence of asthma in schoolchildren from Krakow	1997	Klinika Chorob Dzieci, Polsko-Amerykanski, Instytut Pediatrii, CM UJ, Krakow.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Pneumonologia i alergologia polska Periodical, Abbrev. Pneumonol.Alergol.Pol. Pub Date Free Form Volume 65 Issue 10-Sep Start Page 611 Other Pages 620 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9302892; 0 (Soil); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 0 (Vehicle Emissions); 0UZA3422Q4 (Sulfur Dioxide); ppublish Place of Publication POLAND ISSN/ISBN 0867-7077; 0867-7077 Accession Number PMID: 9489434 Language pol SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 9489434 Abstract The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between asthma, wheezing prevalence and the rate of air pollution in Krakow. In the survey of 6696 schoolchildren aged 12-14 year, ISAAC questionnaires were performed. According to the distribution of the mean annual concentration of dust particles (PM10) and sulfur dioxide, four classes of these compounds were established. In the similar way, the lead concentration in garden soil and lettuce was categorized into three classes, which were surrogates of the automobile exhaust. Children's passive smoking was established by questionnaire. The study revealed a significant association and a positive correlation between the prevalence of asthma diagnosis and the soil and lettuce lead concentrations. Wheezing history (past and current) was significantly correlated with soil lead classes and the classes of dust particles (PM10). Maternal smoking was significantly associated with the asthma diagnosis and past or current wheezing. A significant relationship was found between paternal smoking and wheezing during and/or post exercise. Descriptors Adolescent, Air Pollution/adverse effects/analysis, Asthma/epidemiology/etiology, Asthma, Exercise-Induced/epidemiology/etiology, Child, Environmental Monitoring, Epidemiological Monitoring, Fathers, Female, Humans, Lettuce/chemistry, Male, Mothers, Poland/epidemiology, Prevalence, Respiratory Sounds/etiology, Schools/statistics & numerical data, Soil/analysis, Sulfur Dioxide/adverse effects/analysis, Surveys and Questionnaires, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/adverse effects, Vehicle Emissions/adverse effects/analysis Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lis,G., Pietrzyk,J. J. Original/Translated Title Wplyw zanieczyszczenia powietrza na wystepowanie astmy oskrzelowej u dzieci szkolnych z Krakowa URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Belowground carbon pools and processes in different age stands of Douglas-fir.	2002	Klopatek, J.M., Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1601, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tree physiology Periodical, Abbrev. Tree Physiol. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 22 Issue 3-Feb Start Page 197 Other Pages 204 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0829-318X Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Forest floor material and soil organic matter may act as both a source and a sink in global CO2 cycles. Thus, the ecosystem processes controlling these pools are central to understanding the transfers of carbon (C) between the atmosphere and terrestrial systems. To examine these ecosystem processes, the effect of stand age on temporal carbon source-sink relationships was examined in 20-year-old, 40-year-old and old-growth stands of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) in the Cascade Mountains of south-central Washington State. Belowground C and nitrogen (N) storage and soil respiration were measured. In addition, nylon mesh bags containing homogenized soils from each site were buried at the respective sites to quantify root ingrowth and potential C sequestration and loss. The sites supporting the 20- and 40-year-old stands had soil C stores reflecting the C contributions from logging residue, coarse woody debris and stumps left after harvest. Because the N-fixer red alder (Alnus rubra Bong.) comprised 33% of the 40-year-old stand, this site had significantly greater concentrations and pools of N in the forest floor than sites without red alder. This N-rich site had consistently lower soil CO2 efflux rates during the growing season than the sites supporting the 20-year-old and old-growth stands. Estimated annual soil C efflux was 1367, 883 and 1194 g m-2 for the sites supporting the 20-, 40- and old-growth stands, respectively. These values are higher than previously reported values. Root ingrowth was significantly less in the 40-year-old stand than in the 20-year-old stand, and both young stands showed markedly less fine root growth than the old-growth stand. At the sites supporting the young stands, C and N were lost from the soil bags, whereas there was an increase in C and N in the soil bags at the site supporting the old-growth stand. The fine root growth and soil respiration data support the hypothesis that belowground C allocation decreases with increasing fertility. Quantification of the source-sink relationship of soil C at the three stands based on litterfall, relative root ingrowth and soil respiration measurements was compromised because of significant CO2 flux from decaying organic matter in the young stands. Descriptors carbon, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, alder, article, Douglas fir, ecosystem, physiology, soil, tree, United States Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Klopatek,J. M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Mechanism of deposition of manganese in water pipes	1984	KNIPIBKS, Ministry of Building and Architecture, 1606 Sofia	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Water Supply Periodical, Abbrev. Water Supply Pub Date Free Form 1984/ Volume 2 Issue 2 Start Page 43 Other Pages 51 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0735-1917 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors drinking water, manganese, genetic engineering, nonhuman, pipeline, theoretical study, water quality, water treatment Links Book Title MECANISME DE L'ENTARTRAGE DE MANGANESE DANS LES CONDUITES D'EAU Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Totev Iv.,, Peytchev,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Assessment of health issues and concerns of israeli seventh graders during school physician examinations: A pilot study	2007	Knishkowy, B., Department of Mother, Child and Adolescent Health, Israel Ministry of Health, Jerusalem 91010, Israel	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of School Health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Sch.Health Pub Date Free Form / Volume 77 Issue 2 Start Page 87 Other Pages 91 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0022-4391; 1746-1561 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Background: The AMA Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Services (GAPS) recommends annual medical evaluations during adolescence, emphasizing screening and counseling regarding psychosocial issues. In Israel, seventh graders undergo medical examinations within the school health services, focusing on the detection of physical conditions. We addressed the psychosocial issues of these students by introducing an expanded school physician evaluation. Methods: Twelve school physicians performed structured expanded health evaluations for seventh graders in 11 schools. Each student completed a questionnaire (checklist) with 22 health topics "about which s/he may want to receive information." The physician then carried out a biomedical and psychosocial evaluation, physical examination, and offered counseling to the student. Results: Two hundred and seventy-eight students were examined. The questionnaire required 1-2 minutes, and the physician's evaluation 20-25 minutes. Health behaviors revealed included: currently dieting (28%), no physical activity after school (35%), ever smoked cigarettes (3%), ever smoked a water pipe (9%), used alcoholic beverages (6%), and does not always use front (22%) or rear (55%) seat belt. Nine percent rated their mood as being less than 7 (on a scale from 1 to 10). The leading topics about which the students requested information were height (50%), acne (42%), weight (38%), nutrition/diet (37%), physical activity (35%), and menstrual period (29% of the girls). The physicians counseled the students on an average of 3.6 topics per visit. Conclusions: An expanded school physician examination identifies students with psychosocial problems otherwise undetected during standard physical examinations, and provides the opportunity to address their personal concerns. Â© 2007, American School Health Association. Descriptors adolescent, article, child health care, female, health behavior, health education, health survey, human, Israel, male, mass screening, mental stress, physical examination, pilot study, questionnaire, school health service Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Knishkowy,B., Amitai,Y., Hardoff,D., Levy,Y., Kiro,A., Burshtein,O., Faiman,E., Furer,Z., Goldenberg,T., Greenberg,G., Kovalik,G., Kurez,L., Kurlyandchik,R., Lavro,B., Pavlovsky,L., Peri,E., Zareceansky,S., Voytsekhovski,V., Yoresh,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Evidence that associated soil bacteria may influence root hair infection of actinorhizal plants by Frankia.	1980	Knowlton, S.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Canadian journal of microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Can.J.Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 26 Issue 8 Start Page 971 Other Pages 977 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0008-4166 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Nodulation of actinorhizal plants (Alnus rubra Bong, and others) by isolated Frankia strains occurred either at a low frequency or not at all under axenic conditions. But nodulation was achieved under nonsterile conditions and four strains of bacteria were isolated which promoted nodulation when plants were inoculated with the bacteria plus Frankia. Four strains of Pseudomonas cepacia also promoted nodulation. Root hair deformation occurred when roots of A. rubra were inoculated with these bacterial isolates, or with the bacteria plus Frankia, but rarely or not at all when roots were inoculated with the actinomycete alone. The nonendophytic bacterial strains were not detected within the nodule tissue. It is proposed that the bacterial isolates aid in the infection process at the host root hair surface, by causing root hair deformation; this may allow intimate contact between the Frankia filament and the hair wall. Descriptors Actinomycetales, article, bacterial phenomena and functions, ecology, growth, development and aging, microbiology, physiology, plant, Pseudomonas, Rhizobium Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Knowlton,S., Berry,A., Torrey,J. G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Study on folk caring in Korea for cultural nursing	1990	Ko, S.H.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Kanho Hakhoe chi [The Journal of Nurses Academic Society] Periodical, Abbrev. Kanho Hakhoe Chi Pub Date Free Form / Volume 20 Issue 3 Start Page 430 Other Pages 458 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0378-004X Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Care is a central concept of nursing. Nursing would not exist without caring. Care and quality of life are closely related. Human behavior is a manifestation of culture. We can say that caring and nursing care are expression of culture. The nurse must understand the relationship of culture with care for ensure quality nursing care. But knowledge of cultural factors in nursing is not well developed. Time and in-depth study are needed to find meaningful relationships between culture and care. Nurses recognized the importance of culturally appropriate nursing. There are two care systems in culturally based nursing. The folk care system and the professional nursing care system. The folk care system existed long before the professional nursing care system was introduced into this culture. If the discrepancy between these two care systems is great, the client may receive inappropriate nursing care. Culture and subcultures are diverse and dynamic in nature. Nurses need to know the caring behaviors, patterns, and their meaning in their own culture. In Korea we have taken some first step to study cultural nursing phenomena. It is not our intent necessarily to return to the past and develop a nationalistic of nursing, but to identify the core of traditional caring and relate that to professional nursing care. Our Assumptions are as follows: 1) Care is essential for human growth, well being and survival. 2) There are diverse and universal forma, expressions, patterns, and processes of human care that exist transculturally. 3) The behaviors and functions of caring differ according to the social structure of each culture. 4) Cultures have folk and professional care values, beliefs, and practices. To promote the quality of nursing care we must understand the folk care value, beliefs, and practices. We undertook this study to understand caring in our traditional culture. The Goals of this study were as follows: 1) To identify patterns in caring behavior, 2) To identify the structural components of caring, and 3) To understand the meaning and some principles of caring. We faced several questions in this study. Who is the care-giver? Who is the care-recipient? Was the woman the major care-giver at any time? What are the patterns in caring behavior? What art the principles underlying the caring process? We used an interdisciplinary team approach, composed of representatives from nursing and anthropology, to contribute in-depth understanding of caring through a sociocultural perspective. A Field study was conducted in Ro-Bong, a small agricultural kinship village.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS) Descriptors article, cultural anthropology, human, Korea, nursing care, traditional medicine Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Ko,S. H., Cho,M. O., Cohi,Y. H., Kang,S. P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Comparison of broth microdilution and E-test methods for the antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida spp. strains isolated from blood cultures	2010	Kocaeli Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, Tibbi Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dali, Kocaeli. keceliozcan@yahoo.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Mikrobiyoloji bulteni Periodical, Abbrev. Mikrobiyol.Bul. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 44 Issue 2 Start Page 263 Other Pages 271 Notes JID: 7503830; 0 (Antifungal Agents); ppublish Place of Publication Turkey ISSN/ISBN 0374-9096; 0374-9096 Accession Number PMID: 20549961 Language tur SubFile Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20549961 Abstract The incidence of serious fungal infections, particularly invasive Candida infections exhibit an increasing trend in the last decades since the number of patients receiving immunosuppressive treatment is increasing. This situation eventually results in an increment in resistance to antifungal agents. The aim of this study was to compare the standard broth microdilution (BMD) and E-test methods for antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida species isolated from blood cultures in our hospital, against fluconazole, voriconazole, caspofungin and amphotericin B. A total of 46 Candida strains isolated from the blood cultures by BACTEC 9000 (Becton Dickinson, USA) and identified by conventional techniques and API 20C AUX (BioMerieux, France) during January 2006-December 2007, were included into this study. The identification results of the isolates were as follows: C. albicans (23), C. parapsilosis (10), C. tropicalis (5), C. krusei (3), C. famata (2), C. glabrata (1), C. guilliermondii (1), C. kefyr (1). The antifungal susceptibilities were determined by BMD method described in Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute M27-A3 document and E-test. Only two isolates (C. albicans and C. globrata) were found to be resistant to fluconazole with E-test but susceptible with BMD. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of caspofungin were higher (MIC = 1-2 microg/ml) in C. parapsilosis compared to other Candida species using E-test. Only one C. albicans was resistant to voriconazole by E-test (MIC = 4 microg/ml), but it was susceptible by BMD (MIC = 0.08 microg/ml). Since definite resistance breakpoints do not yet exist for amphotericin B, MIC values were considered for amphotericin B and it was found that all strains had identical low MIC values (< 0.002-0.5). When E-test results were compared with the standard BMD results, MIC values were in agreement 80.4% for fluconazole, 84.7% for amphotericin B, 95.6% for voriconazole and 93.4% for caspofungin. These results indicated that the most frequently isolated Candida species among blood cultures was C. albicans, followed by C. parapsilosis and these isolates had low antifungal resistance rates. When voriconazol and caspofungin susceptibilities were considered, both E-test and BMD susceptibility results were in good aggreement in comparison to fluconazol and amphotericin B. E-test can be considered as a compatible method for the antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida species compared to standard broth microdilution method. Descriptors Antifungal Agents/pharmacology, Candida/drug effects, Candidiasis/microbiology, Fungemia/microbiology, Humans, Microbial Sensitivity Tests/methods/standards Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ozcan,S. K., Mutlu,B., Dundar,D., Willke,A. Original/Translated Title Kan kulturlerinden izole edilen Candida spp. suslarinin antifungal ilaclara karsi duyarliliklarinin belirlenmesinde buyyon mikrodilusyon ile E-test yontemlerinin karsilastirilmasi URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
In vitro biofilm formation and relationship with antifungal resistance of Candida spp. isolated from vaginal and intrauterine device string samples of women with vaginal complaints	2011	Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology, Kocaeli, Turkey.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Mikrobiyoloji bulteni Periodical, Abbrev. Mikrobiyol.Bul. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 45 Issue 4 Start Page 697 Other Pages 706 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 7503830; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 304NUG5GF4 (Itraconazole); 7XU7A7DROE (Amphotericin B); 8VZV102JFY (Fluconazole); ppublish Place of Publication Turkey ISSN/ISBN 0374-9096; 0374-9096 Accession Number PMID: 22090300 Language tur SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22090300 Abstract Intrauterin device (IUD) application is a widely used effective, safe and economic method for family planning. However IUD use may cause certain changes in vaginal ecosystem and may disturb microflora leading to increased colonization of various opportunistic pathogen microorganisms. The aims of this study were (i) to detect the biofilm production characteristics of Candida spp. isolated from vaginal and IUD string samples of women with IUDs, and (ii) to investigate the relationship between biofilm production and antifungal resistance. A total of 250 women (mean age: 34.4 +/- 7.6 years) admitted to gynecology outpatient clinics with vaginal symptoms (discharge and itching) were included in the study. The patients have been implanted CuT380a type IUDs for a mean duration of 59.8 +/- 42.4 months. Without removing IUD, string samples were obtained by cutting and simultaneous vaginal swab samples were also collected. Isolated Candida spp. were identified by conventional methods and API 20C AUX (BioMerieux, Fransa) system. Minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of fluconazole, itraconazole and amphotericin B were determined by broth microdilution method according to the CLSI guidelines. Biofilm formation was evaluated by crystal violet staining and XTT-reduction assays, and the isolates which yielded positive results in both of the methods were accepted as biofilm-producers. In the study, Candida spp. were isolated from 33.2% (83/250) of the vaginal and 34% (85/250) of the IUD string samples, C.albicans being the most frequently detected species (54 and 66 strains for the samples, respectively). The total in vitro biofilm formation rate was 25% (21/83) for vaginal isolates and 44.7% (38/85) for IUD string isolates. Biofilm formation rate of vaginal C.albicans isolates was significantly lower than vaginal non-albicans Candida spp. (14.8% and 44.8%, respectively; p= 0.003). Biofilm formation rate of C.albicans strains isolated from vaginal and IUD string samples were found as 14.8% (8/54) and 45.5% (30/66), with a statistically significant importance (p 0.05]. Fluconazole resistance was significantly higher in biofilm-producing vaginal Candida spp. than those of nonproducers (52.4% vs. 16.1%; p= 0.001), however, itraconazole resistance was found similar in biofilmproducer and non-producer isolates (47.6% vs. 32.3%; p> 0.05). Resistance rates for both fluconazole and itraconazole were higher in biofilm-producers (39.5% and 52.6%, respectively), than those of non-producers (10.6% and 29.8%, respectively), representing a statistical significance (p= 0.002 and p= 0.03, respectively) for Candida spp. strains isolated from IUD string samples. The overall resistance rates of C.albicans and non-albicans Candida spp. against fluconazole, were determined as 15% and 54.2%, respectively, while those rates were 24.2% and 68.7%, respectively, against itraconazole. MIC value of amphotericin B for all of the Candida spp. isolates was = 1.5 microg/ml. In conclusion, the data obtained from this study revealed that Candida spp. May lead to vaginal infections by inducing biofilm formation in IUD strings and these biofilms may be related to resistance to antifungal agents. Thus, women using IUDs should be followed-up periodically for the development of biofilms in their IUD strings. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Caliskan,S., Keceli Ozcan,S., Cinar,S., Corakci,A., Caliskan,E. Original/Translated Title Vajinal Yakinmasi Olan Kadinlarin Vajen ve Rahim Ici Arac Ipi Orneklerinden Izole Edilen Candida Turlerinin In Vitro Biyofilm Olusturma Ozellikleri ve Antifungal Direnc ile Iliskisi URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Characterization of Sphingomonas isolates from Finnish and Swedish drinking water distribution systems	2000	Koskinen, R., Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dept. of Clinical Veterinary Sci., Pharmacology and Toxicology, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of applied microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. J.Appl.Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 2000/ Volume 89 Issue 4 Start Page 687 Other Pages 696 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1364-5072 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Sphingomonas Species were commonly isolated from biofilms in drinking water distribution systems in Finland (three water meters) and Sweden (five water taps in different buildings). The Sphingomonas isolates (n = 38) were characterized by chemotaxonomic, physiological and phylogenetic methods. Fifteen isolates were designated to species Sphingomonas aromaticivorans, seven isolates to S. subterranea, two isolates to S. xenophaga and one isolate to S. stygia. Thirteen isolates represented one or more new species of Sphingomonas. Thirty-three isolates out of 38 grew at 5Â°C on trypticase soy broth agar (TSBA) and may therefore proliferate in the Nordic drinking water pipeline where the temperature typically ranges from 2 to 12 Â°C. Thirty-three isolates out of 38 grew at 37 Â°C on TSBA and 15 isolates also grew on blood agar at 37 Â°C. Considering the potentially pathogenic features of sphingomonas, their presence in drinking water distribution systems may not be desirable. Descriptors drinking water, article, bacterium isolation, biofilm, Finland, nonhuman, Sphingomonas, Sweden, water contamination Links Book Title Database Embase; MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Koskinen,R., TAli-Vehmas,, KÃ¤mpfer,P., Laurikkala,M., Tsitko,I., Kostyal,E., Atroshi,F., Salkinoja-Salonen,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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