Girolamini L, Salaris S, Pascale MR, Mazzotta M, Cristino S.
Microb Ecol. 2021 Jun 5. doi: 10.1007/s00248-021-01778-9. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34091718.
Highlights
- The Legionella community complex and attention needs to be given to lesser known Legionella
- The most prevalent species were pneumophila serogroup 1 (78.53%), followed by L. anisa (54.45%) and L. rubrilucens(21.99%) which were sometimes present together.
- anisa showed disinfection treatment resistance
- Legionella surveillance must consider bacterial concentration and identification of communities that are influenced by interactions with the environment, water characteristics, and the choice of pipeline system.