Detection of Escherichia coli in potable water using indirect impedance technology

Journal of Microbiological Methods

Volumn 26, Issue 1-2, 1996, Pages 125-132

  Timms, S ^a   Colquhoun, K O ^a   Fricker, C R ^a  

^a THAMES WATER UTILITIES LTD   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Escherichia coli; Indirect impedance; Water

Indexed keywords

DRINKING WATER;

ARTICLE; BACTERIUM DETECTION; ESCHERICHIA COLI; METHODOLOGY; NONHUMAN; PRIORITY JOURNAL; TECHNIQUE;

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); ESCHERICHIA; ESCHERICHIA COLI; SALMONELLA; SALMONELLA CHOLERAESUIS SUBSP. ARIZONAE; SALMONELLA POONA;

EID: 0030200653     PISSN: 01677012     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0167-7012(96)00903-7     Document Type: Article

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