Biofilms in drinking water and their role as reservoir for pathogens.

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Published in Int J Hyg Environ Health on June 22, 2011

Authors

Jost Wingender1, Hans-Curt Flemming

Author Affiliations

1: Biofilm Centre, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5, D-45141 Essen, Germany.

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