Inactivation of bacteria in seawater by low-amperage electric current.

Abstract:

:Seawater used in mariculture has been suspected of being a potential source of infection. In this study, the lethal effects of low-amperage electric treatment on microorganisms were examined in natural seawater and in seawater inoculated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. In both cases, bacteria including V. parahaemolyticus in seawater were completely eliminated in 100 ms by a 0.5-A, 12-V direct current. Electron microscopic investigation of the electrically treated bacteria revealed substantial structural damage at the cellular level. In conclusion, our results indicate that low-amperage electric treatment is effective for rapid inactivation of microorganisms in seawater.

journal_name

Appl Environ Microbiol

authors

Park JC,Lee MS,Lee DH,Park BJ,Han DW,Uzawa M,Takatori K

doi

10.1128/aem.69.4.2405-2408.2003

keywords:

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2003-04-01 00:00:00

pages

2405-8

issue

4

eissn

0099-2240

issn

1098-5336

journal_volume

69

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