Effects of quaternary-ammonium-based formulations on bacterial community dynamics and antimicrobial susceptibility

Authors :: McBain, Andrew J.
Ledder, Ruth G.
Moore, Louise E.
Catrenich, Carl E.
Gilbert, Peter
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. June, 2004, Vol. 70 Issue 6, 3449-3456
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: An investigation is made on the effects of quaternary-ammonium compounds on domestic sink drain bacteria with microcosms and pure cultures derived from them. The methods and results are discussed.

Subjects :: Ammonium chloride -- Research
Ammonium paratungstate -- Research
Ammonium compounds -- Research
Closed ecological systems -- Analysis
Mesocosms -- Analysis
Biological sciences

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