The effect of Baquacil on pathogenic free‐living amoebae (PFLA) 2. In simulated natural conditions—in the presence of bacteria and/or organic matter

Mark W. Dawson Massey University and Health Department Amoeba Unit, Department of Microbiology and Genetics, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Tim J. Brown Massey University and Health Department Amoeba Unit, Department of Microbiology and Genetics, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Craig J. Biddick Massey University and Health Department Amoeba Unit, Department of Microbiology and Genetics, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Desmond G. Till Department of Health, National Health Institute, P.O. Box 50–348, Porirua, New Zealand

Abstract

Bacteria and/or bovine faecal matter were introduced into cultures of pathogenic free‐living amoebae with Baquacil. They created a biochemical oxygen demand and/or an increased Baquacil demand. Baquacil was shown to be amoebicidal under all but 1 of the conditions tested which simulated those likely to be encountered in swimming pools. Axenically and monoxenically cultured amoebae were used, and the latter exerted the greater Baquacil demand.

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