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Scientific Reports, 2021 This study examined temporal trend, seasonality, and geographical variations of legionellosis incidence and mortality in Japan. This nationwide observational study used the Japanese Vital Statistics and Infectious Diseases Weekly Report (1999–2017) data ...
Shinnosuke Fukushima +4 more
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Legionella and Biofilms—Integrated Surveillance to Bridge Science and Real-Field Demands
Microorganisms, 2021 Legionella is responsible for the life-threatening pneumonia commonly known as Legionnaires’ disease or legionellosis. Legionellosis is known to be preventable if proper measures are put into practice. Despite the efforts to improve preventive approaches,
Ana Pereira +2 more
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PLoS ONE, 2021 Legionellosis is an infection acquired through inhalation of aerosols that are contaminated with environmental bacteria Legionella spp. The bacteria require warm temperature for proliferation in bodies of water and moist soil. The legionellosis incidence
Xiang Y Han
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The contamination of hospital water supply systems by Legionella pneumophila
Вестник трансплантологии и искусственных органов, 2021 The risk of severe infectious complications associated with provision of medical care continues to be a pressing issue in modern surgery. Legionella pneumophila, characterized by its wide distribution in water supply systems and is highly active in film ...
I. S. Tartakovsky +3 more
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Cluster of legionnaires’ disease in an Italian prison [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Legionella pneumophila (Lp) is the most common etiologic agent causing Legionnaires’ Disease (LD). Water systems offer the best growth conditions for Lp and support its spread by producing aerosols.
Cala C. +8 more
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Laboratory-based evaluation of legionellosis epidemiology in Ontario, Canada, 1978 to 2006
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2009 Background Legionellosis is a common cause of severe community acquired pneumonia and respiratory disease outbreaks. The Ontario Public Health Laboratory (OPHL) has conducted most testing for Legionella species in the Canadian province of Ontario since ...
Jamieson Frances +5 more
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Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink? [PDF]
, 1999 Biofilms are emerging as an increasing problem as medical technology advances. Dental practice is no exception and interest in the role of biofilms within dental units as a possible source of cross-infection is intensifying. It is difficult to quantitate
Bagg, J. +3 more
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International Journal of Health Geographics, 2017 Background Although the incidence of legionellosis throughout North America and Europe continues to increase, public health investigations have not been able to identify a common exposure in most cases. Over 80% of cases are sporadic with no known source.
Jessie A. Gleason +2 more
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Sea water whirlpool spa as a source of Legionella infection
Journal of Water and Health, 2021 Bacterial pneumonia caused by the inhalation of aerosols contaminated with Legionella spp. is also known as Legionnaires' disease. In this study, we report a case of pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila sg.1 in a 58-year-old man who visited a sea ...
Dijana Tomic Linsak +6 more
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Are liquids an efficient vehicle of healthcare associated infections? A review of reported cases in Italy (2000- 2014) [PDF]
, 2016 INTRODUCTION: In the field of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), one of the most reported, studied and discussed sources of infections is water, partly due to its controllability, but also because healthcare facilities, especially hospitals ...
D'Alessandro, Daniela +2 more
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