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High Prevalence and Genetic Polymorphisms of Legionella in Natural and Man-Made Aquatic Environments in Wenzhou, China.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 24 Feb 2017
Zhang Leyi, Li Yi, Wang Xin, Shangguan Zhihui, Zhou Haijian, Wu Yuejin, Wang Lianghuai, Ren Hongyu, Hu Yun, Lin Meifen, Qin Tian
Abstract excerpt
Natural and engineered water systems are the main sources of Legionnaires' disease. It is essential from a public health perspective to survey water environments for the existence of Legionella. To analyze the main serogroups, genotypes and pathogenicity of the pathogen, a stratified sampling method was adopted to collect water samples randomly from shower water, cooling tower water, and local public hot springs...
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