Validation of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification-Based Kit for the Detection of <i>Legionella pneumophila</i> in Environmental Samples According to ISO/TS 12869:2012

<i>Legionella pneumophila</i> is a freshwater opportunistic pathogen and the leading cause of severe pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ disease. It can be found in all water systems and survives in biofilms, free-living amoebae, and a wide variety of facilities, such as air conditioning an...

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Main Authors: Giorgia Caruso, Maria Anna Coniglio, Pasqualina Laganà, Teresa Fasciana, Giuseppe Arcoleo, Ignazio Arrigo, Paola Di Carlo, Mario Palermo, Anna Giammanco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/5/961