plumbing biofilms
Research Article | Ecological and Evolutionary ScienceEcological Analyses of Mycobacteria in Showerhead Biofilms and Their Relevance to Human HealthBacteria thrive in showerheads and throughout household water distribution systems. While most of these bacteria are innocuous, some are potential pathogens, including members of the genus Mycobacterium that can cause nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infection, an increasing threat to public health. We found that showerheads in households across the United States and Europe often harbor abundant mycobacterial communities...