title: [Induction of microbial growth on the walls of plastic tubes by drinking water].
abstract: Drinking water flowing through flexible plastic tubes (PVC) causes the development of a thin film-like coating within 24 h. At this stage microorganisms could either not or rarely be seen. After 48 h the number of microorganisms has become greater. With increasing time of experiment the microbial community becomes more dense until after 72 h it covers the whole surface. Now the microorganisms are embedded in extracellular polymeric substances. The primary film seems to be important for the development of microorganisms in equipment and apparatus.
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride; D011145:Polyvinyls; D013997:Time Factors; D014867:Water / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D011145:Polyvinyls; D014867:Water; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride
vernacular_title: Induktion einer mikrobiellen Wandbesiedlung in Kunststoff-schläuchen durch Trinkwasser.