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Spatial distribution of Legionella pneumophila MLVA-genotypes in a drinking water system.
Water research - 15 Jun 2015
Rodríguez-Martínez Sarah, Sharaby Yehonatan, Pecellín Marina, Brettar Ingrid, Höfle Manfred, Halpern Malka
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Bacteria of the genus Legionella cause water-based infections, resulting in severe pneumonia. To improve our knowledge about Legionella spp. ecology, its prevalence and its relationships with environmental factors were studied. Seasonal samples were taken from both water and biofilm at seven sampling points of a small drinking water distribution system in Israel. Representative isolates were obtained from each...
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