See Also: coliform bacteria(medicine)
coliform bacteria(encyclopedia)
faecal coliform bacteria(medicine)
coliform(medicine)
coliform bacilli(medicine)
bacteria(dictionary)
bacteria(encyclopedia)
Bacteria(health)
Bacteria(medicine)
lysogenic bacteria(medicine)

coliform bacteria (sh)




Rod-shaped bacteria usually found in the intestinal tracts of animals, including humans.

Coliform bacteria do not require but can use oxygen, and they do not form spores. They produce acid and gas from the fermentation of lactose sugar. Their presence in the water supply indicates recent contamination by human or animal feces. Chlorination is the most common preventive water treatment.