The purpose of this study was to extend our understanding of the ecological relationships of P. aeruginosa by investigating the differences or similarities between the strains of this organism found in sewage and those found as pathogens in human infections. This research was approached by comparing the serological types of P. aeruginosa isolated from sewage contaminated waters in Argentina (South America) to those isolated from sewage contaminated waters in Texas. They were typed with sera obtained using P. aeruginosa isolated from human infections. The data obtained revealed that bacteria isolated from sewage in Texas and from soil and water in Argentina are antigenically similar to those isolated from human infections.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc663019 |
Date | 05 1900 |
Creators | Labay, Joseph Edward |
Contributors | Vela, G. Roland, 1927-, Bass, Joe A. |
Publisher | North Texas State University |
Source Sets | University of North Texas |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
Format | vi, 48 leaves: ill., Text |
Coverage | Argentina, United States - Texas |
Rights | Public, Labay, Joseph Edward, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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