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Ranmuthugala, Geethanjali Piyawadani. "Disinfection by-products in drinking water and genotoxic changes in urinary bladder epithelial cells". View thesis entry in Australian Digital Theses Program, 2001. http://thesis.anu.edu.au/public/adt-ANU20011207.110344/index.html.
Testo completoLeung, Kai-shing Alex. "Control of disinfection by-products". Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2008. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B41549429.
Testo completo梁啟承 e Kai-shing Alex Leung. "Control of disinfection by-products". Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2008. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B41549429.
Testo completoSzomolay, Barbara. "Analysis and control of a biofilm disinfection model". Diss., Montana State University, 2006. http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2006/szomolay/SzomolayB1206.pdf.
Testo completoNguyen, Ha Thi. "Effect of transmittance and suspended soils on the efficacy of UV disinfection of bacterial contaminants in water". Title page, contents and summary only, 1999. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09AS/09ash111.pdf.
Testo completoWhyte, Rebecca Mary. "Changing approaches to disinfection in England, c.1848-1914". Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2012. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.610597.
Testo completoChiruta, Juliana. "Thermal sterilisation kinetics of bacteria as influenced by combined temperature and pH in continuous processing of liquid". Title page, contents and summary only, 2000. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09PH/09phc5416.pdf.
Testo completoLeung, Wai Kin. "Smart hygienic coating for a healthier living environment /". View abstract or full-text, 2007. http://library.ust.hk/cgi/db/thesis.pl?EVNG%202007%20LEUNG.
Testo completoMcFarlane, Margaret R. "Glutaraldehyde hazard assessment and risk control in a hospital setting /". Online version, 1998. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/1998/1998mcfarlanem.pdf.
Testo completoCastro, Luis Fernando. "Inactivation of Cronobacter (Enterobacter) sakazakii using different antimicrobial agents and the effect of sanitizers on biofilm formation properties". Pullman, Wash. : Washington State University, 2009. http://www.dissertations.wsu.edu/Thesis/Fall2009/l_castro_102709.pdf.
Testo completoTitle from PDF title page (viewed on Jan. 20, 2010). "School of Food Science." Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-59).
THURMAN, ROBERT BRUCE. "THE CHARACTERIZATION OF VIRUS INTERACTION WITH SELECTED SURFACE CONTACT DISINFECTANTS". Diss., The University of Arizona, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/184104.
Testo completoKo, Chi-mei. "Interaction of Legionella Pneumophila and selected algae and response to disinfectants". Thesis, North Texas State University, 1985. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc798089/.
Testo completoLi, Lijie. "Effects of initial microbial density on disinfection efficiency in a continuous flow system and validation of disinfection batch kinetics in a continuous flow system /". Philadelphia, Pa. : Drexel University, 2004. http://dspace.library.drexel.edu/handle/1860/266.
Testo completoPratt, Michael D. "Differential response of various spore species to sporicidal disinfectants /". Diss., CLICK HERE for online access, 2007. http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/ETD/image/etd2068.pdf.
Testo completoMalan, Cheryl. "The efficiency of drinking water treatment plants in removing immunotoxins". Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2010. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_5762_1308732795.
Testo completoThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of water treatment processes of two drinking water plants to remove immunotoxins and steroid hormones. Raw and treated drinking water was screened for effects on inflammatory activity using the biomarker IL-6, humoral immunity using the biomarker IL-10 and cell mediated immunity using the biomarker IFN-&gamma
. In vitro human whole blood culture assays were used in order to elucidate potential immunotoxicity.
Nitschke, Monika. "Glutaraldehyde exposures and health effects among South Australian hospital nurses /". Title page, table of contents and abstract only, 1997. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09MPM/09mpmn732.pdf.
Testo completoKarnik, Bhavana Sushilkumar. "The use of ozonation and catalytic ozonation combined with ultrafiltration for the control of natural organic matter (NOM) and disinfection by-products (DBPS) in drinking water". Diss., Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users, 2006.
Cerca il testo completoTitle from PDF t.p. (viewed on June 19, 2009) Includes bibliographical references. Also issued in print.
Sexton, Diane Lynne. "Analysis of disinfection by products in drinking water by solid phase extraction". Thesis, This resource online, 1992. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-09122009-040321/.
Testo completoLiu, Meilin. "Effects of the antimicrobial agent Triclosan on bacterial resistance to disinfection in wastewater treatment processes". Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2008. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=5996.
Testo completoTitle from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains viii, 55 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 52-55).
Zhu, Changyun Worley Shelby D. "Synthesis and application of novel biocidal materials". Auburn, Ala, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10415/1428.
Testo completoHan, A. Reum. "Effectiveness of aerosolization as a novel disinfection method to inactivate foodborne pathogens on fresh produce". Pullman, Wash. : Washington State University, 2009. http://www.dissertations.wsu.edu/Thesis/Spring2009/ar_han_1041609.pdf.
Testo completoBundy, Jonathan. "Disinfection by-product analysis and modeling in the Gwinnett County, Georgia, water distribution system". Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/21267.
Testo completoHuhman, Brett M. "Cold-fog based disinfection of an office environment using electrostatic-induction and ultraviolet light-enhancement". Diss., Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/4588.
Testo completoThe entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on April 21, 2009) Includes bibliographical references.
Mosteller, Tracy M. "Sanitizer efficacy towards attached bacteria in a simulated milk pipeline system using pure and mixed cultures". Diss., This resource online, 1993. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-08062007-094410/.
Testo completoVelez, Rivera Edwin. "A review of chemical disinfection methods for minimally processed leafy vegetables". Thesis, Manhattan, Kan. : Kansas State University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/103.
Testo completoGinart, Rachelle. "COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ALTERNATIVE FERRATE (VI) SYNTHESIS FORMULAS AS DISINFECTANTS FOR WASTEWATER AND RIVER WATER". Master's thesis, University of Central Florida, 2008. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/2734.
Testo completoM.S.Env.E.
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Engineering and Computer Science
Environmental Engr MSEnvE
Johnstone, David W. "Drinking water disinfection byproduct formation assessment using natural organic matter fractionation and excitation-emission matrices". Akron, OH : University of Akron, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=akron1247802154.
Testo completo"August, 2009." Title from electronic dissertation title page (viewed 9/30/2009) Advisor, Christopher M. Miller; Committee members, William Brian Arbuckle, George G. Chase, Annabelle M. Foos, William H. Schneider IV; Department Chair, Wieslaw Binienda; Dean of the College, George K. Haritos; Dean of the Graduate School, George R. Newkome. Includes bibliographical references.
Cheung, Lok Man. "Investigation of virus inactivation and by-products formation under sequential disinfection using UV irradiation and free chlorine/monochloramine /". View abstract or full-text, 2004. http://library.ust.hk/cgi/db/thesis.pl?CIVL%202004%20CHEUNG.
Testo completoIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 106-124). Also available in electronic version. Access restricted to campus users.
Baek, Nak-hyun. "The impact of a change in disinfectants on the water quality of a distribution system". Virtual Press, 1994. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/902475.
Testo completoDepartment of Biology
Ye, Zhengcai. "UV Disinfection between Concentric Cylinders". Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/14641.
Testo completoVerdugo, Edgard Manuel. "Reaction of carbon nanotubes with chemical disinfectants: Byproduct formation and implications for nanotube environmental fate and transport". Diss., University of Iowa, 2015. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1922.
Testo completoMcAuley, Kimberley. "Disinfection by-products and public health concerns". University of Western Australia. School of Population Health, 2009. http://theses.library.uwa.edu.au/adt-WU2009.0070.
Testo completoLutz, Theresa Marie. "A Study of the Precursors for Disinfection By-Products on the CAP Avra Valley Recharge Project". Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2000. http://etd.library.arizona.edu/etd/GetFileServlet?file=file:///data1/pdf/etd/azu_etd_hy0114_sip1_w.pdf&type=application/pdf.
Testo completoKim, Dongjin. "Large eddy simulation of flow in water and wastewater disinfection reactors". Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/41089.
Testo completoArtico, Gabriela. "Eficácia do ácido peracético na desinfecção de instrumentos contaminados". Universidade de São Paulo, 2007. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/23/23139/tde-02012008-114342/.
Testo completoThis research was realized to evaluate of the of peracetic or peroxiacetic acid (PAA), at 0,2%, efficacy in the disinfection of instruments contaminated by oral microbiota. A collect was realized with heat sensitive instruments used commonly in some procedures in Dentistry in four sites of the oral cavity: buccal mucosa (left and right sides), hard palate and tongue\'s dorsum from thirty patients using four instruments for each site. Each instrument was treated by different methods, and was divided in four groups: A (without any treatment), B (with APA treatment), C (washed by detergent and water) and D (washed by detergent and water and followed by APA treatment). After each treatment, the instruments were put in a sterile salt solution to extract the microorganism. Dilutions of this salt solution were put on Petri plaques with Tryptic soy agar or Sabouraud dextrose Agar and incubated to favor the respective anaerobiosis and aerobiosis or the growing of moulds and yeasts. The units were counted by colonies (CFU) and introduced the ANOVA test and the Theorem of Bonferroni to every separated culture and every oral microbiota. It was concluded that the APA was efficient on the disinfection of the tools instruments.
Gandhi, Varun N. "Visualization and quantification of hydrodynamics and dose in UV reactors by 3D laser induced fluorescence". Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/45895.
Testo completoOliveira, Derly Tescaro Narcizo de [UNESP]. "Efeito da polimerização e desinfecção na resistência flexural e na topografia da superfície de resina acrílica". Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/95782.
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A ação dos produtos desinfetantes sobre as propriedades físico-químicas da resina acrílica norteia sua seleção para a higienização de aparelhos ortodônticos removíveis. Avaliou-se a resistência à fratura de resina acrílica ativada quimicamente após ciclagem em diferentes soluções desinfetantes. Foram confeccionados quarenta corpos de prova com resina acrílica autopolimerizável incolor (Clássico,Ind.&Com.Ltda./Brasil) utilizando-se matriz metálica retangular e circular, seguindo-se às técnicas de polimerização sob pressão úmida (imersão em água/n=20) e sob pressão seca (sem água/n=20) foram subdivididos em 4 grupos (n=5), conforme a solução utilizada para ciclagem: água destilada (Controle), bicarbonato de sódio, hipoclorito de sódio 1% e Corega®Tabs. A ciclagem consistiu em imersão em 100 ml da solução por 10 minutos três vezes ao dia e, em seguida, manutenção em recipiente fechado contendo saliva artificial a 37ºC. Este ciclo foi realizado durante 30 dias, trocando-se as soluções e a saliva a cada procedimento executado. Na sequência os espécimes foram submetidos ao ensaio de resistência flexural a três pontos foi utilizada máquina EMIC DL3000, à velocidade de 5mm/min, dispondo-se as amostras em suporte contendo dois apoios de sustentação, sendo aplicada força axial e equidistante aos dois outro pontos até a ruptura do corpo-de-prova. Os espécimes circulares foram levados para leitura em Microscópio de Força Atômica (AFM - V Nanoscope Veeco). Os resultados, submetidos à análise de variância (P<0,001 ) e o Teste de Tuckey (P<0,05) não apontaram diferenças significantes para a resistência flexural. Conclui-se que os métodos de polimerização e as soluções testadas não modificaram a resistência flexural...
The disinfectant products action on the physicochemical properties of acrylic resin guides its selection to the cleaning of removable orthodontic appliances. The fracture resistance of acrylic resin after cycling in different disinfectant solutions was evaluated. Forty specimens were made with colorless acrylic resin (Clássico, Ind. & Com.Ltda. / Brazil), using matrix, followed by the techniques of polymerization under wet pressure (immersion in water / n = 20) and dry pressure (no water / n = 20). The samples were divided into 4 groups (n = 5) as the solution used for cycling: distilled water (Control), sodium bicarbonate, sodium hypochlorite 1% and Corega®Tabs. The cycling consisted of immersion in 100 ml of solution for 10 minutes three times a day and then maintained in a closed container containing artificial saliva at 37 º C. These cycles were conducted during 30 days, changing the solutions and artificial saliva for each procedure performed. Latter, the specimens were submitted to surface analysis with Atomic Force Microscope (AFM - Veeco Nanoscope V). A machine, EMIC DL3000, was used for the three-point flexural strength test, speed of 5mm/min, providing the sample in medium containing two restraints support. After that axial force was applied and equidistant to the two other points to the body to break the specimens. The results were submitted to analysis of variace(P<0,001) and Tuckey Test (P<0,05) showed no significant differences in flexural strength test. The Atomic Force Microscopy analysis revealed less topographical roughness for the group Corega®Tabs. We conclude that the polymerization methods and solutions tested did not alter the flexural strength of the material studied except the comparation between... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
Abreu, Laura Figueiredo. "Avaliação de processo de sanificação quimica de garrafas plasticas para sistemas assepticos". [s.n.], 2001. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/254553.
Testo completoDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia de Alimentos
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Resumo: Através da metodologia de planejamento experimental foram feitas variações de tempo de contato, temperatura e concentração de três diferentes sanificantes para embalagem. Estas variações tiveram como objetivo reduzir de 5 a 6 ciclos logarítmicos a população inicial de esporos de Bacillus subtilis varo globigii(ATCC 9372), no menor espaço de tempo, quando aplicados à superfície interna de garrafas de polietileno tereftalato (PET). Foram testados como agentes sanificantes o peróxido de hidrogênio, o ácido peracético e o álcool etílico, aplicados na forma de spray, através de um sistema de sanificação desenvolvido especialmente para este tipo de teste. O peróxido de hidrogênio e o etanol não apresentaram ação esporicida significativa, sendo adotado como sanificante ideal soluções diluídas de ácido peracético enriquecida com peróxido de hidrogênio. O ácido peracético mostrou ação esporicida entre as concentrações de 0,05% e 1,5%, em um intervalo de temperatura de 30 a 50.C, causando de 1 a 7 reduções decimais. As concentrações de 0,35 a 1,25%, de ácido peracético, não conferiuram sabor estranho à água mineral envasada nas garrafas sanificadas, não diferindo, significativamente (p~O,05),do padrão. O residual de peróxido de hidrogênio das garrafas sanificadas com soluções contendo de 0,05% a 1,5% de ácido peracético, não foi superior a 0,5ppm. Contudo, aquelas sanificadas com soluções contendo 18 e 35% de peróxido de hidrogênio, apresentaram residuais acima de 0,5ppm, chegando a 2ppm. Os dados obtidos forneceram um modelo matemático quadrático, representativo da ação do ácido peracético, em função do tempo e da temperatura, sobre esporos de B. subtilis. Tal modelo, com um R2 de 0,9048, limita-se ao uso de uma concentração máxima de 1,2% de ácido peracético. Garrafas sanificadas com soluções de 0,8% de ácido peracético a 40.C, por 6 segundos e outras com soluções de 0,4% a 36.C por 11 segundos, não apresentaram residual de peróxido maior que 0,2ppm, e não apresentaram crescimento microbiano, quando preenchidas com caldo nutriente e incubadas. O sistema de sanificação testado, utilizandocomo sanificante o ácido peracético, apresentou desempenho satisfatório, podendo ser perfeitamente utilizado por indústrias de pequeno e médio porte na sanificação de garrafas em geral, sendo capaz de promover até 7 reduções decimais na população de esporos bacterianos, por garrafa,coma vantagem do baixocusto do processo
Abstract: The variables: contact time, temperature and concentration were used to study the efficiency of three packing sanitation agents, with the objective to reduce, 5 to 6 logarithmical cycles of Bacillus subtilis varo globigii (ATCC 9372) spores, when applied to the internal surface of the plastic bottles. The hydrogen peroxide, the peracetic acid and the etil alcohol were applied in spray using a sanitation system designed for this study. The hydrogen peroxide and ethanol did not show any significant sporicidal action. The most efficient sanificant agent was the diluted solution of peracetic acid enriched with hydrogen peroxide. Peracetic acid showed sporicidal action in from 0.05 to 1.50% of solution concentration, with a temperature variation of 28 to 50°C, causing from 1 to 7 decimal reductions. From 0.35 to 1.25% concentration of sanificant solution, no off-taste was found, as well as no significant difference from the standard was observed. The hydrogen peroxide residual bottles after sanitation with peracetic acid solution concentration was less than O,50ppm. Nevertheless, the bottles after sanitation with 18 to 35% solution concentration of hydrogen peroxide showed residuais from 0.50 to 2.00ppm. The quadratic model, with R2of 0.9048, is restricted to 1.2% of peracetic acid solution. Neither bottles sanitized with peracetic acid solutions of 0.80% for 6 seconds in a 40°C temperature, or 0.40% at 36°C for 11 seconds, showed peroxide residuais above 0.20ppm, as well as no microbiological growth after filling with nutrient broth and incubated: The sanification system tested, using peracetic acid solution showed satisfactory performance, effective to be used in small and medium industries, with the advantage of cost reductions
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Калиберда, Я. Г. "Значение дезинфекционных средств для здоровья человека". Thesis, Сумский государственный университет, 2017. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/64174.
Testo completoUwzględnia się trzy składniki procesu dezynfekcji: dezynfekcja wprowadzana do środowiska, czynników zakaźnych i zdrowia człowieka jako przedmiot ochrony. Ustalono, że w celu zachowania zdrowia ludzi najważniejsze są właściwości środków dezynfekujących, takich jak wysoka skuteczność i niska toksyczność.
На сегодняшний день основной целью применения дезинфекционных средств (ДС) в медицине и в быту является уничтожение возбудителей и переносчиков заболеваний, поэтому их значимость в комплексе противоэпидемических и профилактических мероприятий для нейтрализации путей и факторов передачи инфекционных и паразитарных заболеваний неоспорима. При этом современные ДС, обладая способностью убивать живую клетку, не могут быть абсолютно безвредными для организма человека, который состоит из множества клеток.
Kadry, Ahmed Y. "Removal of selected water disinfection byproducts, and MTBE in batch and continuous flow systems using alternative sorbents". Thesis, University of North Texas, 2002. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3285/.
Testo completoMolina, Paulo Duran dos Santos. "Eficácia de desinfetantes frente bactérias sobreviventes a higienização de equipamentos de matadouro-frigorífico de bovinos". reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/16140.
Testo completoIn the meat-processing industry, the efficient disinfection of meat contact surfaces is an important sanitary barrier to avoid deteriorating and potentially pathogenic microorganisms degrading the meat or pose a health hazard to consumers. Aiming to monitor antimicrobial activity through suspension test, the disinfectants ammonium quaternary, peracetic acid, chlorhexidine, iodophor and sodium hipochlorite were confronted with Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and two bacterial pools, all surviving organisms to hygienization in a bovine slaughterhouse with high slaughtering capability. The disinfectants were diluted in geometric degrees with factor 0,5, compounding five concentrations. Contact times were 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes and, in order to simulate cleanliness deficiency to the disinfecting solution, 1% of organic matter in the form of sterile bovine serum was added. For statistical analysis, a variance analysis was effectuated with binomial distribution to variable response. Through this investigative line and the aforementioned indicator organisms, the lesser concentration per contact time to inactivate all bacterial culture were: ammonium quaternary 25 ppm/20min and 50 ppm/5min.; peracetic acid 6,25 ppm/10min and 25 ppm/5min.; chlorhexidine 200 ppm/5min and 12,5 ppm/15min.; iodophor 50 ppm/5 min and sodium hipochlorite 200 ppm/5 contact minutes. All evaluated disinfectants can be utilized to inactivate surviving bacterial cultures in the slaughterhouse. On the other hand, the simulation indicates that the in loco manipulation of factors concentration, contact time and organic matter, besides others, can allow the microorganisms survival in the medium.
Park, Sang Hyuck. "Effect of amine-based water treatment polymers on the formation of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) disinfection by-product". Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/22549.
Testo completoOliveira, Derly Tescaro Narcizo de. "Efeito da polimerização e desinfecção na resistência flexural e na topografia da superfície de resina acrílica /". Araçatuba : [s.n.], 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/95782.
Testo completoCoorientador: Maria Cristina Rosifini Alves Rezende
Banca: Marcelo Coelho Goiato
Banca: Kurt Faltin Júnior
Resumo: A ação dos produtos desinfetantes sobre as propriedades físico-químicas da resina acrílica norteia sua seleção para a higienização de aparelhos ortodônticos removíveis. Avaliou-se a resistência à fratura de resina acrílica ativada quimicamente após ciclagem em diferentes soluções desinfetantes. Foram confeccionados quarenta corpos de prova com resina acrílica autopolimerizável incolor (Clássico,Ind.&Com.Ltda./Brasil) utilizando-se matriz metálica retangular e circular, seguindo-se às técnicas de polimerização sob pressão úmida (imersão em água/n=20) e sob pressão seca (sem água/n=20) foram subdivididos em 4 grupos (n=5), conforme a solução utilizada para ciclagem: água destilada (Controle), bicarbonato de sódio, hipoclorito de sódio 1% e Corega®Tabs. A ciclagem consistiu em imersão em 100 ml da solução por 10 minutos três vezes ao dia e, em seguida, manutenção em recipiente fechado contendo saliva artificial a 37ºC. Este ciclo foi realizado durante 30 dias, trocando-se as soluções e a saliva a cada procedimento executado. Na sequência os espécimes foram submetidos ao ensaio de resistência flexural a três pontos foi utilizada máquina EMIC DL3000, à velocidade de 5mm/min, dispondo-se as amostras em suporte contendo dois apoios de sustentação, sendo aplicada força axial e equidistante aos dois outro pontos até a ruptura do corpo-de-prova. Os espécimes circulares foram levados para leitura em Microscópio de Força Atômica (AFM - V Nanoscope Veeco). Os resultados, submetidos à análise de variância (P<0,001 ) e o Teste de Tuckey (P<0,05) não apontaram diferenças significantes para a resistência flexural. Conclui-se que os métodos de polimerização e as soluções testadas não modificaram a resistência flexural... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo)
Abstract: The disinfectant products action on the physicochemical properties of acrylic resin guides its selection to the cleaning of removable orthodontic appliances. The fracture resistance of acrylic resin after cycling in different disinfectant solutions was evaluated. Forty specimens were made with colorless acrylic resin (Clássico, Ind. & Com.Ltda. / Brazil), using matrix, followed by the techniques of polymerization under wet pressure (immersion in water / n = 20) and dry pressure (no water / n = 20). The samples were divided into 4 groups (n = 5) as the solution used for cycling: distilled water (Control), sodium bicarbonate, sodium hypochlorite 1% and Corega®Tabs. The cycling consisted of immersion in 100 ml of solution for 10 minutes three times a day and then maintained in a closed container containing artificial saliva at 37 º C. These cycles were conducted during 30 days, changing the solutions and artificial saliva for each procedure performed. Latter, the specimens were submitted to surface analysis with Atomic Force Microscope (AFM - Veeco Nanoscope V). A machine, EMIC DL3000, was used for the three-point flexural strength test, speed of 5mm/min, providing the sample in medium containing two restraints support. After that axial force was applied and equidistant to the two other points to the body to break the specimens. The results were submitted to analysis of variace(P<0,001) and Tuckey Test (P<0,05) showed no significant differences in flexural strength test. The Atomic Force Microscopy analysis revealed less topographical roughness for the group Corega®Tabs. We conclude that the polymerization methods and solutions tested did not alter the flexural strength of the material studied except the comparation between... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
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Cervero, Aragó Sílvia. "Eficàcia deIs desinfectants de I'aigua sobre Legionel·la spp. i les seves amebes hostes = Efficiency of water disinfectants against Legionella spp. and their amoeba hosts". Doctoral thesis, Universitat de Barcelona, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/128960.
Testo completoLegionella infections are serious problem which causes concern to health public services in our country. Despite all measures and controls realized, most sporadic cases and outbreaks have been related to drinking water systems that have been subjected to one or more disinfection processes. Legionella spp., not only survive these treatments but multiplied over the distribution system becoming a potential environmental hazard. The main factors that promote Legionella survival and proliferation in water systems are the bacteria biology itself, since Legionella is able to survive under a wide range of environmental conditions, as well as the relationship that Legionella establishes with other microorganisms that live in the same habitat as protozoa. Protozoa, and specifically free-living amoebae of the genera Acanthamoeba and Hartmannella have been described as common inhabitants of drinking water distribution systems. These amoebae survive in front harsh environmental conditions by forming resistant structures called cysts. Amoebae feed mainly on bacteria which are engulfed by phagocitosis and digested intracellularly. However, some of these bacteria have developed some strategies to survive amoebae digestion and some of them, as Legionella are able to use host cellular resources to multiply within it. In addition, as an endosimbiont, Legionella remains protected from disinfectants which could lead to a rapid recolonization of water distribution systems once disinfection treatments have been applied. Three of the most commonly used water disinfectants in Europe for drinking water treatment are chlorine, temperature and UV radiation. Although its use is regulated by many national guidelines, its efficacy relies mainly on bacterial inactivation without considering other microorganisms such as free living amoebae and its relationships with other microorganisms as Legionella. Therefore, the main objective of this work was to study the effectiveness of these three water disinfectants applying the same study conditions, on Legionella spp.; free-living amoebae considering its two life stages; and on the simbionts between Legionella and Acanthamoeba. First of all, several strains of Legionella spp., and free-living amoebae from different origins (environmental and from culture collections) were obtained and culture protocols were optimized, especially for free-living amoebae. Second, test conditions were established for each of the disinfectants and a quantitative method was implemented in order to compare cell viability after every disinfection treatment. Finally, to see whether the association between Legionella and Acanthamoeba modifies the effectiveness of the three disinfectants towards these two types of microorganisms, co-cultures of Legionella and Acanthamoeba were realized. Co-culture formation was monitored by using a FISH method, which led us observe how axenic Legionella changed to an intracellular state within Acanthamoeba trophozoites. Analyzing the susceptibility of the Legionella spp. strains; free-living amoebae strains, either trophozoites and cysts stages; as well as Legionella as an Acanthamoeba endosymbiont, for each of the treatments applied, inactivation kinetics models were proposed. Results obtained were compared with studies published by other authors and final conclusions were considered. Results showed that, chlorine, temperature and UV radiation have a disinfectant effect on the different Legionella strains used, as well as on free living amoebae. Differences on the disinfectant effect could be atributted to disinfectant concentration, exposure time and strain intrinsic characteristics. Regarding free living amoeba, trophozoites and cysts had a significantly different behaviour, being trophozoites more sensitive to disinfectants than cysts. Finally, L. pneumophila as and endosymbiont of amoeba strains showed a greater resistance to disinfectant compared with the axenic state. Because of that, when applying disinfections treatments, the complex ecology of Legionella as an amoeba endosymbiont should be considered in order to prevent a system recolonization.
Altieri, Karen Tereza [UNESP]. "Efetividade de duas soluções desinfetantes e da irradiação por micro-ondas na desinfecção de próteses totais contaminadas com staphylococcus aureus resistente à meticilina (MRSA)". Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/97284.
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Infecções causadas por bactérias resistentes a antibióticos são consideradas causa principal de mortalidade entre indivíduos imunocomprometidos e aproximadamente 50 % destas infecções tem sido relacionadas ao Staphylococcus aureus resistente à meticilina (MRSA). Estes microrganismos, quando presentes no biofilme das próteses dentarias, podem se dispersar nas secreções salivares e se disseminar pelo trato respiratório, causando pneumonia aspirativa. Assim, o presente estudo comparou a efetividade do hipoclorito de sódio a 1 %, digluconato de clorexidina a 2 % e irradiação por micro-ondas na desinfecção de próteses totais e corpos-de-prova circulares de resina acrílica para base de prótese (10 x 2 mm) contaminados com MRSA. Para isso, 36 próteses totais simuladas e 36 corpos-de-prova circulares foram confeccionados, esterilizados, inoculados com MRSA (107 ufc/mL) e incubados a 37 °C (por 24 e 48 h, respectivamente). Após incubação, próteses totais e corpos-de-prova foram distribuídos em 4 grupos de estudo (n=9): GC - não foi realizado nenhum método de desinfecção; GH - foi realizada a imersão em solução de hipoclorito de sódio a 1 % por 10 min; GCl -foi realizada a imersão em solução de digluconato de clorexidina a 2 % por 10 min; GM - foi realizada a desinfecção por irradiação em forno de micro-ondas a 650 W por 3 min. A efetividade dos procedimentos de desinfecção foi avaliada por meio de quantificação de colônias viáveis e da viabilidade celular. Para a quantificação de colônias viáveis, alíquotas de 25 μL da solução resultante das diluições seriadas (10-3 a 10-6 para GC e 100 a 10-3 para os grupos experimentais) foram semeadas em placas de Petri em duplicata e todas as placas foram incubadas por 48 h a 37 °C. As colônias foram quantificadas em ufc/mL. Para verificar a efetividade da desinfecção por micro-ondas em longo prazo...
Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been recognized as a predominant risk factor for mortality in elderly patients and approximately 50 % of these infections have been related to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This microorganism, when present in the denture biofilm, can be released into the oral fluids and aspirated into the lower respiratory tract, thus causing infections such as aspiration pneumonia. The present study compared the efficacy of 1 % sodium hypochlorite, 2 % chlorhexidine gluconate, and microwave irradiation in disinfecting simulated complete dentures and circular specimens of acrylic resin denture base material (10 x 2 mm) contaminated with MRSA. Thirty-six dentures and 36 specimens were made, sterilized, inoculated with MRSA (107 cfu/mL), and incubated at 37 °C (for 24 and 48 h, respectively). After incubation, dentures and specimens were divided into 4 groups of study (n=9): PC - positive control, consisting of dentures and specimens not disinfected; HY - soaking in 1 % sodium hypochlorite solution for 10 min; CHL - soaking in 2 % chlorhexidine gluconate solution for 10 min; and MW - irradiating by microwave for 3 min at 650W. The effectiveness of the disinfection procedures was assessed cell viability (quantification of viable cells and XTT reduction method). For quantification procedures, aliquots of suspensions were plated at dilutions (10-3 to 10-6 for PC and 100 to 10-3 for experimental groups) and incubated (37 °C/48 h). Colonies counts (cfu/mL) were quantified. Dentures disinfected were also incubated at 37 °C for 7 days to verify the long-term effectiveness of disinfection. The viability of cells in each group of specimens was evaluated by XTT reduction method. The results showed that all dentures and specimens from the PC groups showed substantial microbial growth. No evidence of microbial growth was observed... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
Altieri, Karen Tereza. "Efetividade de duas soluções desinfetantes e da irradiação por micro-ondas na desinfecção de próteses totais contaminadas com staphylococcus aureus resistente à meticilina (MRSA) /". Araraquara : [s.n.], 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/97284.
Testo completoBanca: Ana Lucia Machado
Banca: Wander José da Silva
Resumo: Infecções causadas por bactérias resistentes a antibióticos são consideradas causa principal de mortalidade entre indivíduos imunocomprometidos e aproximadamente 50 % destas infecções tem sido relacionadas ao Staphylococcus aureus resistente à meticilina (MRSA). Estes microrganismos, quando presentes no biofilme das próteses dentarias, podem se dispersar nas secreções salivares e se disseminar pelo trato respiratório, causando pneumonia aspirativa. Assim, o presente estudo comparou a efetividade do hipoclorito de sódio a 1 %, digluconato de clorexidina a 2 % e irradiação por micro-ondas na desinfecção de próteses totais e corpos-de-prova circulares de resina acrílica para base de prótese (10 x 2 mm) contaminados com MRSA. Para isso, 36 próteses totais simuladas e 36 corpos-de-prova circulares foram confeccionados, esterilizados, inoculados com MRSA (107 ufc/mL) e incubados a 37 °C (por 24 e 48 h, respectivamente). Após incubação, próteses totais e corpos-de-prova foram distribuídos em 4 grupos de estudo (n=9): GC - não foi realizado nenhum método de desinfecção; GH - foi realizada a imersão em solução de hipoclorito de sódio a 1 % por 10 min; GCl -foi realizada a imersão em solução de digluconato de clorexidina a 2 % por 10 min; GM - foi realizada a desinfecção por irradiação em forno de micro-ondas a 650 W por 3 min. A efetividade dos procedimentos de desinfecção foi avaliada por meio de quantificação de colônias viáveis e da viabilidade celular. Para a quantificação de colônias viáveis, alíquotas de 25 μL da solução resultante das diluições seriadas (10-3 a 10-6 para GC e 100 a 10-3 para os grupos experimentais) foram semeadas em placas de Petri em duplicata e todas as placas foram incubadas por 48 h a 37 °C. As colônias foram quantificadas em ufc/mL. Para verificar a efetividade da desinfecção por micro-ondas em longo prazo... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo)
Abstract: Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been recognized as a predominant risk factor for mortality in elderly patients and approximately 50 % of these infections have been related to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This microorganism, when present in the denture biofilm, can be released into the oral fluids and aspirated into the lower respiratory tract, thus causing infections such as aspiration pneumonia. The present study compared the efficacy of 1 % sodium hypochlorite, 2 % chlorhexidine gluconate, and microwave irradiation in disinfecting simulated complete dentures and circular specimens of acrylic resin denture base material (10 x 2 mm) contaminated with MRSA. Thirty-six dentures and 36 specimens were made, sterilized, inoculated with MRSA (107 cfu/mL), and incubated at 37 °C (for 24 and 48 h, respectively). After incubation, dentures and specimens were divided into 4 groups of study (n=9): PC - positive control, consisting of dentures and specimens not disinfected; HY - soaking in 1 % sodium hypochlorite solution for 10 min; CHL - soaking in 2 % chlorhexidine gluconate solution for 10 min; and MW - irradiating by microwave for 3 min at 650W. The effectiveness of the disinfection procedures was assessed cell viability (quantification of viable cells and XTT reduction method). For quantification procedures, aliquots of suspensions were plated at dilutions (10-3 to 10-6 for PC and 100 to 10-3 for experimental groups) and incubated (37 °C/48 h). Colonies counts (cfu/mL) were quantified. Dentures disinfected were also incubated at 37 °C for 7 days to verify the long-term effectiveness of disinfection. The viability of cells in each group of specimens was evaluated by XTT reduction method. The results showed that all dentures and specimens from the PC groups showed substantial microbial growth. No evidence of microbial growth was observed... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
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Pires, Marco Roberto. "Desinfecção de esgotos com radiação ultravioleta : influencia da qualidade do efluente e da fotorreativação". [s.n.], 2002. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/258116.
Testo completoTese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Civil
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Resumo: Desinfecção de esgotos com radiação ultravioleta vem sendo utilizado, principalmente, em países europeus e nos EUA. A fotorreativação dos microrganismos tem sido avaliada para determinar seu grau de interferência na desinfecção. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a radiação ultravioleta para diferentes qualidades de efluentes e estudar a fotorreativação. Foram utilizados dois reatores diferentes, sendo um com lâmpadas emersas e outro imersa. Os reatores foram testados em seis efluentes diferentes para quatro vazões diferentes para cada reator. Os coliformes totais e fecais foram analisados para avaliar a eficiência dos reatores. Ensaios de fotorreativação em condições controladas foram realizadas. De forma geral, o Reator I foi mais eficiente que o Reator TI, e a qualidade do efluente muitas vezes foi mais importante que a dose aplicada como apresentada no Ponto de Coleta 3 para coliformes fecais, em que a inativação foi maior para a vazão 4 (com menor tempo de exposição à luz) em vez de ocorrer para a vazão 1 (com maior tempo de exposição). Doses de radiação ultravioleta mais altas implicam em valores iniciais e finais de fotorreativação menores, porém para atingir o valor máximo necessita de mais tempo. Quanto maior a dose de radiação ultravioleta aplicada menor é o grau de fotorreativação; os coliformes totais tem melhor correlação para análises desta natureza quanto comparado com a E.co/i
Abstract: Disinfection of effluents with ultraviolet radiation has been used in Europeans countries and United States. The photoreactivation of microorganism have been estimated to determine the influence on the disinfection. The objective of this work had to evaluate the ultraviolet disinfection to different qualities of effluent and photoreactivation. Two different kinds of reactors were used in experimental analyzed. The reactors were tested to six different effluents for four flows. Total and fecal coliforms were analyzed to estimate the efficiency of reactors. Assays of photoreactivation were analyzed in controlled conditions. In most of case, the Reactor I was more efficient than Reactor II, and effluent quality was more important than the dose uv applied. Dose uv higher imply in initial and final values of lower photoreactivation. The total coliforms have better correlation than E.coli
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Oosthuysen, Jeanné. "Infection prevention and control audit-feedback instrument for oral health care in South Africa". Thesis, Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/669.
Testo completoThis study reviewed national and international literature to develop an audit-feedback instrument (AFI) to monitor adherence of South African oral health care facilities with compliance to infection prevention and control precautions. In a multi-phased literature search, existing infection prevention and control recommendations, guidelines and audit-feedback instruments were reviewed and broadened to include “dental audit tools”, as well as audit tools from other health care disciplines. Audit-feedback instruments were scrutinised for user friendliness, the use of simple language, electronic calculations and feedback possibilities. A new South African AFI was proposed, considering the differences between public and private oral health care facilities and also the diversity of training levels of oral health care personnel employed. Eleven focus areas supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control in oral health care facilities, including administrative controls; personnel protection controls; environmental- and work controls; surface contamination management; equipment maintenance, service or repair; air- and waterline management; personal protective equipment usage; personal and hand hygiene practices; sterilisation practices; safe sharps handling and waste management were included. The AFI was tested in a sample of 50 oral health care facilities. None of the participating facilities demonstrated 100% compliance. Personal- and hand hygiene practices and waste management performed the best, at respectively 75% and 63%, while administrative controls and air- and waterline management scored the lowest mean values; 31% and 36% respectively The general lack of compliance with infection prevention and control precautions in the participating oral health care facilities clearly poses a safety hazard to both patients and oral health care workers. Results indicate that adherence of South African oral health care facilities with compliance to infection prevention and control precautions need to be improved. The AFI should go a long way towards improving safety and the high expectations about providing quality infection prevention and control outcomes in oral health care.
Mücke, Naieli. "Sensibilidade celular e de biofilme de Enterococcus sp. aos desinfetantes de uso industrial". Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, 2016. http://repositorio.utfpr.edu.br/jspui/handle/1/2184.
Testo completoEnterococcus sp. podem ser isolados de seres humanos, animais e ambiente; possuem alta tolerância a fatores extremos como pH, temperatura e concentração salina. Desempenham papel importante como cultura starter em vários produtos como iogurtes e queijos, além de serem produtores de enterocinas. Contudo, é crescente seu potencial como agentes causadores de sérias infecções, podendo adquirir alta resistência a antimicrobianos e biocidas. Os equipamentos na indústria alimentícia estão propensos à alta contaminação microbiológica devido à presença de substratos para os microrganismos, e quando não higienizados permitem que os microrganismos se desenvolvam até formarem biofilmes, contaminando o produto final. Este estudo teve por finalidade realizar o isolamento de cepas do gênero Enterococcus de equipamentos das linhas de processos de embutidos cárneos cozidos e de iogurtes, identificar através de técnicas moleculares as espécies dos isolados, verificar a suscetibilidade biocida a sete formulações de diferentes desinfetantes de uso industrial e ação destes sobre o biofilme. Nas amostras coletadas na linha de iogurtes não houve o crescimento de colônias indicativas. Das 36 amostras coletadas nas linhas de produção de embutidos cárneos cozidos, selecionou-se 40 colônias que ao submeter à avaliação genotípica, obtivemos que 70,0% (28 isolados) possuíam o gene tuf que identifica o gênero Enterococcus sp. Identificamos que 7,1% pertenciam aos gêneros E. faecium, 7,1% E. gallinarum, 7,1% E. casseliflavus/E. flavencens e 78,7% dos isolados não foram identificados ao nível de espécie com os oligonucleotídeos iniciadores utilizados neste estudo. Ao avaliar a ação de sanitizantes sobre células de Enterococcus sp. na presença de água verificou-se que nenhum produto utilizado conseguiu ser totalmente eficiente no controle do desenvolvimento dos enterococos em presença de água. Nos testes utilizando BHI e sanitizante os isolados apresentaram menor desenvolvimento na presença do sanitizante amônia quaternária D em todos os tempos, sendo que nos tempos 15 minutos, 1, 2, 3 e 24 horas não houve desenvolvimento. O maior desenvolvimento ocorreu na presença dos produtos dióxido de cloro, hipoclorito de sódio e ácido peracético em todos os tempos, sendo que para os dois primeiros produtos todos os isolados foram resistentes em todos os tempos. Independente do tipo de sanitizantes e biofilme formado, nenhum agente químico foi eficaz na eliminação total das células de Enterococcus. Nota-se que os biofilmes formaram-se mesmo sobre as superfícies sanitizadas, mesmo que tenham sido utilizados as concentrações e tempo médios recomendados pelos fabricantes. É indispensável ressaltar que os resultados confirmam a importância de ações preventivas nas indústrias para evitar a resistência dos microrganismos a determinados compostos e maximizar a eficiência dos procedimentos de higienização aplicados.
The Enterococcus sp. may be isolated from humans, animals and environment. It presents high tolerance to extreme factors such as pH, temperature and salt concentration. It has an important role as a starter culture in different products such yogurts and cheeses, and as producers of enterocinas. However, its potential as agents of serious infections has increasing, especially because can acquire high resistance to antimicrobials and biocides. The food industry equipment’s are willing to high microbiological contamination due to the presence of substrates for microorganisms. When dirty, allow the microorganisms grow and biofilm formation, contaminating the final product. The aim of this work was isolated the genus Enterococci strains of equipment’s on pork cooked sausages and yogurts lines, identified through molecular techniques and check the biocide susceptibility of seven formulations of different industrial disinfectants and the action of these on the biofilm. On the yogurts line samples analyzed there was no grow of indicative colonies. Of the 36 samples analyzed in the sausage line, 40 colonies were selected to undergo genotypic evaluation, showing that 70.0% (28 isolates) had the tuf gene that identifies the genus Enterococcus sp. It was verified that 7.1% belonged to the genus E. faecium, 7.1% E. gallinarum, 7.1% E. casseliflavus/E. flavencens and 78.7% of the isolates were not identified to species level using the oligonucleotides used in this study. In assessing the sanitizing action on cells of Enterococcus sp. in the presence of water there was no product that could be used effectively on grow control of enterococci. In tests using BHI and sanitizing the isolates were less developed in the presence of quaternary ammonia sanitizer D at all times, and in the time 15 minutes, 1, 2, 3 and 24 hours there was no development. Further development occurred in the presence of chlorine dioxide, sodium hypochlorite and peracetic acid at all times, and for the first two products all isolates were resistant at all times. Regardless of the sanitizers and biofilm formed, no chemical agent was effective in complete elimination of Enterococcus cells. Note that biofilms were formed even on the sanitized surfaces even though the average concentration-time recommended by the manufacturer was used. Indispensable to emphasize that the results confirm the importance of preventive actions in the industries to avoid the resistance of microorganisms to certain compounds and maximize the efficiency of applied hygiene procedures.
Mogotsi, Lerato Bonolo. "An assessment of the lipopolysaccharide toxicity of rough and smooth escherichia coli strains cultivated in the presence of zygosaccharomyces bailli". Thesis, Bloemfontein : Central University of Technology, Free State, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/151.
Testo completoIn nature microorganisms do not exist alone, but in association with one another. These kinds of associations can also be found in food industries, where cells of the same or different species can attach to pipes (biofilm formation) and a variety of surfaces in food processing environments and in food product such as yoghurt which can contain both yeast and bacteria originating from the starter culture as well as fruit. To control food spoilage organisms and food-borne pathogens preventative measures such as good manufacturing processes, the use of sanitizers and preservatives as well as hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP) are crucial in food industries. Sanitation of the working surface, floors, pipes, containers and equipment is a stepwise application of a detergent, acid or alkali rinse, a disinfectant treatment followed by final rinsing. If rinsing of the sanitizer is not done properly it may end up in the product in sub-lethal doses. In this study the influence of Liquid Hypochlorite (LH) and Liquid Iodophore (LI) sanitizers on organism growth and toxicity was evaluated. The organisms investigated included Escherichia coli 0113, Escherichia coli 026 and Zygosaccharomyces bailii Y-1535 in yeast malt broth, which was supplemented with LH and LI at sub-lethal concentrations 0.05% LH, 0.2% LH and 0.075% LI. Subsequently, bacterial and yeast growth responses as pure cultures and in combination (E. coli + Z. bailii) were measured as colony forming units and optical density values. Incorporation of the sanitizers in the growth media resulted in different levels of growth inhibition. Z. bailii proved more robust and the growth rate was not influence significantly by the addition of sanitizers or communal growth with either E. coli strains. The growth rate of both E. coli strains decreased where grown in combination with Z. bailii as well as in the presence of sanitizers, with the most influence exerted by LH. Changes in endotoxicity following the growth of the test samples (stressed cells) and the control (unstressed) were measured by the limulus amoebocyte lysate (LAL) and porcine IL-6 ELISA methods. Where E. coli strains were cultured together with Z. bailii the toxicity of tire mixture showed a decrease over time when measured with the limulus amoebocyte assay method. Interestingly the communal growth of the E. coli strains and Z bailii produced different toxicity profiles when the IL-6 porcine method was used, hi both cases, where E. coli strains were cultured together with Z. bailii the toxicity of the mixture showed an increase over tune when measured by this assay. Other than a similar toxicity profile for E. coli 0113 grown in pure culture, the comparison between results obtained using the LAL or porcine IL-6 methods yielded no correlation in determined toxicity. It was established that LH and LI sanitizers as well as communal growth had an influence in the toxicity of LPS/EPS and the method used to determine such toxicity should be carefully considered.