In the world of indoor environmental quality, bacterial contamination often raises questions, especially when dealing with sewage damage. A recent inquiry got me thinking about an important misconception: can E. coli (Escherichia coli) or coliform bacteria become airborne or “evaporate” from contaminated surfaces into the air? Here’s the reality: under normal conditions, E. coli and […]
Exploring Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM): Understanding Characteristics and Implications
What Are Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)? Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria are mycobacteria other than Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M. leprae, and are also referred to as atypical mycobacteria, mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT), or environmental mycobacteria. Where Are Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria Commonly Found? Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria typically are free-living environmental saprophytes. Some free-living Mycobacteria are opportunistic human pathogens and there is […]
Bacteria in hot tubs, spas and swimming pools
Bacteria in hot tubs, spas and swimming pools are a health hazard to the users of these recreational facilities. It is estimated that one-third of waterborne disease outbreaks are caused by pools and hot tubs. It is important to note that some people are more likely to get sick from exposure to bacteria and parasites […]
Skin bacteria could be used to identify you
Skin bacteria could be used to identify you just like your fingerprints. Studies on all the microbes (a.k.a, microbiome) that live in and on the human body suggest that humans serve as hosts for a vast diversity of microorganisms. Each human being supports trillions of microorganisms and any 2 people share only about 13 percent […]
Flesh-eating bacteria in humans
The term “flesh-eating bacteria” was originally used to describe the group A streptococci (GAS), such as Streptococcus pyogenes, that cause a rare infection. Terms like flesh-eating or necrotizing have been used because the bacterial infection produces toxins that destroy tissues such as muscles, skin, and fat. However, the bacteria does not “eat” the flesh as […]
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