One of the most challenging filament types to diagnose is Eickelboom filament type 0581. It’s a curved or coiled shaped filament located inside the flocs with 0.5-0.8 µm diameter, no visible septa (cross-walls), and Gram negative staining characteristics. Based upon personal...
Bug of the Month: Filament Type 0581, an Uncommonly Observed Bacterium
In this month's microbiology spotlight, learn about Eickelboom filament type 0581 and how to control it in a wastewater treatment plant
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