Compromised Effectiveness of Thermal Inactivation of <i>Legionella pneumophila</i> in Water Heater Sediments and Water, and Influence of the Presence of <i>Vermamoeba vermiformis</i>
Intermittent reduction of temperature set-points and periodic shutdowns of water heaters have been proposed to reduce energy consumption in buildings. However, the consequences of such measures on the occurrence and proliferation of <i>Legionella pneumophila</i> (<i>Lp</i>) i...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/2/443 |