Biofilms affect the lives of all of us, growing as they do for example on our teeth (as plaque),
on catheters and medical implants in our bodies, on our boats and ships, in food processing …

A number of animal-associated infections occur in persons infected with the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), including those due to Toxoplasma gondii, Cryptosporidium …

This pilot study compares the compositions of bacterial biofilms in pipe networks supplied
with water containing either high levels of biodegradable organic matter (BOM) or low levels …

Disseminated infection with organisms of the Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is a
common complication of AIDS in the United States and other developing countries, but it is …

Reports on a project that identifies pathogen routes of entry into water distribution systems
and develops monitoring and control strategies for protecting the system. Contains chapters …

A pilot study was designed to examine the impact of nutrient levels, pipe materials, and
disinfection on the survival of M. avium in model drinking water distribution system biofilms …

Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is frequently isolated from the respiratory or
gastrointestinal tract of patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) …

The role of disseminated infection with the Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in the
natural history of AIDS has been controversial. It is now clear that this complication of …

Infection due to the Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is the most common opportunistic
disease of bacterial origin among patients with AIDS in the United States. The incidence of …

Objective: To determine rates of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)
infection among AIDS patients in developed and developing countries, and to determine …