Development of A Rapid, Low-Cost Portable Detection Assay for Enterococci in Wastewater and Environmental Waters.

ABSTRACT: Waterborne diseases are known as a leading cause of illness and death in both developing and developed countries. Several pathogens can be present in contaminated water, particularly waters containing faecal material; however, routine monitoring of all pathogens is not currently possible. Enterococcus faecalis, which is present in the microflora of human and animals has been used as a faecal indicator in water due to its abundance in surface water and soil. Accurate and fast detection methods are critical for the effective monitoring of E. faecalis in the environment. Although conventional and current molecular detection techniques provide sufficient sensitivity, specificity and throughput, their use is hampered by the long waiting period (1-6 days) to obtain results, the nee

SUBMITTER: Batra AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9960780 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature