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Presence of potentially pathogenic heterotrophic plate count (HPC) bacteria occurring in a drinking water distribution system in the North-West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)
There is currently growing concern about the presence of heterotrophic plate count (HPC)
bacteria in drinking water. These HPC may have potential pathogenic features, enabling
them to cause disease. It is especially ...
Assessment of the physico–chemical and microbiological quality of household water in the Vaalharts irrigation scheme, South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)
Water quality in the Vaalharts region in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa, decreased over the past few years and there was a need for the microbiological and physico-chemical assessment. This problem was identified ...
Characterization of heavy metal tolerant bacterial plasmids isolated from a platinum mine tailings dam
(North-West University, 2012)
The development of metal-tolerance and antibiotic resistance in bacteria may be caused by metals polluting a particular environment. During mining and mineral processing activities, large quantities of metals are deposited ...
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 ...
Characterization of bacteria isolated from a platinum mine tailings dam
(North-West University, 2012)
Contamination from various sources has a huge impact on soil health and microbial community composition. Metal contamination of soil in mining scenarios is of concern and is not adequately addressed, particularly with ...
Potential pathogenicity of heterotrophic plate count bacteria isolated from untreated drinking water
(2014)
Water is considered the most vital resource on earth and its quality is deteriorating. Not all
residents living in South Africa‘s rural areas have access to treated drinking water, and use
water from rivers, dams, and ...
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 ...
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 ...
The detection and molecular characterisation of Shiga Toxigenic Escheria coli (STEC) O157 strains from humans, cattle and pigs in the North–West Province, South Africa
(2006)
The prevalence and antibiotic resistant profiles of shiga-toxin producing Escherichia
coli 0157 strains isolated from faeces samples of cattle, pigs and human stool samples
were determined. The strains were further ...
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 ...