Streptomycetes

Quantitative detection of Streptomycetes microbial content using (NGS) next-generation sequencing.

Response time: 7 days Response time 

Sample limitations: Swiffer fabric sampling powder: we require a minimum of 10 mg of powder; If you can see a lot of dust in Swiffer, it will be fine.

Streptomycetes

Streptomyces species are considered as saprophytic bacteria present in soil and decaying organic matter. However, they are found in water-damaged buildings where the occupants have become ill. The genus is considered an opportunistic pathogen causing infection. “This test is based on next-generation DNA sequencing, also known as 16S metagenomics. The test is based on the microbial identification of all bacteria in the sample.

The Streptomyces present in water-damaged building materials are diverse and include strains of the following species: iividans, anuiatus, diastatirus, aibidofiavusi virginiae and thermovulgaris (Pietarinen et al, 2008; Rintala et al, 2002).

Streptomyces species are considered as saprophytic bacteria present in soil and decaying organic matter. However, they are found in water-damaged buildings where the occupants have become ill. The genus is considered an opportunistic pathogen causing infection.

Streptomycetes are known as indicators for moisture and mold damage in buildings and potential health risks, but their diversity in indoor environments is still unknown.