Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water samples using a novel synthetic medium and impedimetric technology.
Lett Appl Microbiol 2007;
45:42-6. [PMID:
17594459 DOI:
10.1111/j.1472-765x.2007.02145.x]
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Abstract
AIMS
To investigate whether the use of a novel synthetic medium in conjunction with impedimetric technology could provide a rapid and automated detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water samples.
METHODS AND RESULTS
A selective synthetic medium (Z-broth) in which the only carbon and nitrogen source is acetamide was applied in direct impedimetric examination for the selective isolation of P. aeruginosa. A total of 1036 tap-water, well-water, swimming-pool water and dialysis water samples were investigated, and any P. aeruginosa contamination was detected in 7-24 h. Neither false-negative nor false-positive results were observed.
CONCLUSIONS
The results of the present evaluation demonstrate that impedance measurement with the use of Z-broth is suitable for the rapid and automatic detection of P. aeruginosa in water.
SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY
The main advantages of the method: 240 samples can be examined in one step, the procedure is fully automated, the results are obtained quickly and the labour and media requirements are low.
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