Detection of Legionella, L. pneumophila and Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) along Potable Water Distribution Pipelines
Inhalation of potable water presents a potential route of exposure to opportunistic pathogens and hence warrants significant public health concern. This study used qPCR to detect opportunistic pathogens Legionella spp., L. pneumophila and MAC at multiple points along two potable water distribution...
Main Authors: | Harriet Whiley, Alexandra Keegan, Howard Fallowfield, Richard Bentham |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-07-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/7/7393 |
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