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Area of Science:

  • Environmental microbiology
  • Textile science
  • Public health

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  • Coliform bacteria are common in recreational water environments.
  • Previous studies on microbes on fabrics focused on viability, not quantity.
  • This research quantifies coliform bacteria adhered to common textiles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the viability and quantity of coliform bacteria on common fabrics.
  • To assess the survival of coliform bacteria under various storage conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Exposure of 100% cotton, blended cotton, and silk fabrics to environmental coliforms.
  • Incubation of fabrics in dark at 25°C or 37°C, or in sunlight.
  • Quantification and viability assessment using Most Probable Number (MPN) technique and eosin methylene blue agar.

Main Results:

  • Highest coliform numbers were found on fabrics stored in the dark at 25°C.
  • Lowest numbers were observed on fabrics stored in the dark at 37°C.
  • Sunlight exposure reduced coliforms on silk and blended cotton, but not 100% cotton.

Conclusions:

  • Coliform bacteria exhibit longer survival on fabrics than previously reported.
  • Optimal survival conditions include dark environments, lower temperatures, and moisture-retaining fabrics.
  • Findings have implications for bacterial viability on clothing and potential human exposure to fecal pathogens.