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The theoretical adhesion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli on some plumbing materials in presence of distilled water or tap water. 2021

Mourad Elgoulli, and Oubid Aitlahbib, and Safae Tankiouine, and Abdelwahid Assaidi, and Mostafa El Louali, and Hafida Zahir, and Hassan Latrache
Bioprocess and Bio-Interfaces Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Techniques, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, BP 523, Beni Mellal, Morocco.

The main aim of this work was to determine the most appropriate materials for the installation of a water system according to the characteristics of the water that passes through it. To this end, we conducted an investigation of the effect of two types of water (SDW: sterile distilled water and STW: sterile tap water) on the properties of bacterial surfaces and the theoretical adhesion of two bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli) on six plumbing materials. Contact angle measurements were used to determine the surface energies of bacteria and materials. XDLVO theory was used to estimate the interactions between bacteria and plumbing materials. The results showed that water had a clear impact on the electron donor character and the hydrophobicity of the bacterial surfaces. Also, the predictive adhesion showed that all tested materials could be colonized by P. aeruginosa and E. coli ([Formula: see text]<0). However, colonization became thermodynamically less favorable or unfavorable (increase in [Formula: see text] values) with SDW and STW, respectively. Finally, the results suggest that the choice of the most suitable material for a drinking water installation is related to the quality of the water itself.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008954 Models, Biological Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Biological Model,Biological Models,Model, Biological,Models, Biologic,Biologic Model,Biologic Models,Model, Biologic
D011550 Pseudomonas aeruginosa A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens (wound, burn, and urinary tract infections). It is also found widely distributed in soil and water. P. aeruginosa is a major agent of nosocomial infection. Bacillus aeruginosus,Bacillus pyocyaneus,Bacterium aeruginosum,Bacterium pyocyaneum,Micrococcus pyocyaneus,Pseudomonas polycolor,Pseudomonas pyocyanea
D003252 Construction Materials Supplies used in building. Building Materials,Building Material,Construction Material,Material, Building,Material, Construction,Materials, Building,Materials, Construction
D004926 Escherichia coli A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria (GRAM-NEGATIVE FACULTATIVELY ANAEROBIC RODS) commonly found in the lower part of the intestine of warm-blooded animals. It is usually nonpathogenic, but some strains are known to produce DIARRHEA and pyogenic infections. Pathogenic strains (virotypes) are classified by their specific pathogenic mechanisms such as toxins (ENTEROTOXIGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI), etc. Alkalescens-Dispar Group,Bacillus coli,Bacterium coli,Bacterium coli commune,Diffusely Adherent Escherichia coli,E coli,EAggEC,Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli,Enterococcus coli,Diffusely Adherent E. coli,Enteroaggregative E. coli,Enteroinvasive E. coli,Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli
D001422 Bacterial Adhesion Physicochemical property of fimbriated (FIMBRIAE, BACTERIAL) and non-fimbriated bacteria of attaching to cells, tissue, and nonbiological surfaces. It is a factor in bacterial colonization and pathogenicity. Adhesion, Bacterial,Adhesions, Bacterial,Bacterial Adhesions
D012498 Sanitary Engineering A branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of environmental facilities conducive to public health, such as water supply and waste disposal. Plumbing,Engineering, Sanitary
D014871 Water Microbiology The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in water. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms. Microbiology, Water

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