Legionella Contamination in Water Environment

Legionella Contamination in Water Environment

Legionella spp. are ubiquitous microorganisms that are widely distributed in aquatic environments. Water systems of large buildings, such as hospitals, hotels, and rental units are often contaminated by legionellae and various parameters such as physical, chemical, and microbial building water syste...

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Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
Subjects:	Biology, life sciences Research & information: general Acanthamoeba Acinetobacter amoebae BCYE and GVPC media biofilm biological biocide chemical analysis chlorine clonal complex cooling towers copper culture culture media Dental unit waterlines disinfection distal site positivity drinking water ecotype environmental factors environmental monitoring first draw flint free-living amoebae free-living amoebae (FLA) groundwater Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) hospital water hot water return line hotels HPC iron ISO 11731 Legiolert Legionella Legionella pneumophila Legionella spp. legionellosis Legionnaires' disease magnesium microbial analysis MLVA-genotypes molecular diversity n/a niche non-tuberculous mycobacteria PEX plate culture potable water potable water samples premise plumbing premise plumbing systems protozoa Pseudomonas PVC quality control risk assessment plan risk management SBT second draw sensor-activated faucets Surgical Handwashing Outlets (SHWOs) temperature Vermamoeba virulence genes water disinfection water management water quality West Bank whole genome sequencing Willaertia magna C2c Maky WTP 828
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