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Assess viable bacteria

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Hi,
I am new to this group. I am researching on biofilms and trying to find a way to quantify viable bacteria from a Pseudomonas biofilm. How can I do it?
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Re: Assess viable bacteria

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Hello,

This thread may be of use to you.

viewtopic.php?t=18488

Hope this helps
experimenter
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Re: Assess viable bacteria

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Thank you Dr.Sullivan.
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Staphylococcus

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Hi,
I am still exploring my project options.
I wanted to use Staphylococcus bacteria, but, do not have access to BSL 2 lab to experiment with Staph aureus.
Instead, if I use Staph epidermidis, it is BSL 1. But, can I make a fair evaluation/ comparison to Staphylococcus aureus after I derive results from testing antibiotic effectiveness on Staphylococcus epidermidis?

Thank you!
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Re: Assess viable bacteria

Post by MadelineB »

Hello Experimenter,

You will see that I merged your last post in with the thread for your original posts. Science Buddies requests that you keep all of your posts on the same general topic together so the experts who have been helping you can more easily see that you have a follow-up question.

Thanks!
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