Temporal and spatial diversity of the tap water microbiota in a Norwegian hospital.

ABSTRACT: We analyzed the temporal and spatial diversity of the microbiota in a low-usage and a high-usage hospital tap. We identified a tap-specific colonization pattern, with potential human pathogens being overrepresented in the low-usage tap. We propose that founder effects and local adaptation caused the tap-specific colonization patterns. Our conclusion is that tap-specific colonization represents a potential challenge for water safety.

SUBMITTER: Rudi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2794120 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature