Πλοήγηση ανά Θέμα "PNEUMOPHILA"
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Decreasing trend of Legionella isolation in a long-term microbial monitoring program in Greek hospitals
(2012)Legionnaires' disease is a known cause of severe pneumonia in a nosocomial setting. This study examined Legionella isolation in Greek hospitals. Water samples and swabs of showerheads from 41 hospitals were collected over ... -
Legionella species colonization in cooling towers: Risk factors and assessment of control measures
(2010)Background: Cooling towers can be colonized by Legionella spp, and inhalation of aerosols generated by their operation may cause Legionnaires' disease in susceptible hosts. Environmental investigations of Legionnaires' ... -
Thermal disinfection of hotels, hospitals, and athletic venues hot water distribution systems contaminated by Legionella species
(2007)Legionella spp. ( >= 500 cfu liter(-1)) were detected in 92 of 497 water distribution systems (WDS) examined. Thermal disinfection was applied at 33 WDS. After the first and second application of the disinfection procedure, ...