Project #268

Molecular Typing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Distribution Systems

$335,185
Completed
Principal Investigator
Mansour
Samadpour
Research Manager
Kate A Martin
Contractor
University of Washington
Microbes & Pathogens
Risk Assessment
Opportunistic Pathogens

Abstract

Establishes a collection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains from source waters and compares the genetic fingerprint strains isolated from treated waters and clinical cases in order to assess the public health significance of the presence of Pseudomonas in drinking water. Research partners: USEPA and UKWIR. Published in 2001.