Identification of Legionella in the Hot Water Supply of a General Hospital in Isfahan
Background: Legionella is a gram negative, aerobic, and sporeless bacterium which is readily found in ventilation systems, cooling towers, hot water distribution systems, bathrooms, swimming pools, and fountains. Legionella is implicated in the legionnaires’ and Pontiac fever diseases. Hospitals are...
Main Authors: | H Movahedian Attar, M R Shahmansouri, A A Neshat, M Fazeli |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2004-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Research in Medical Sciences |
Online Access: | http://journals.mui.ac.ir/jrms/article/view/934 |
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