Detection of amoeba-associated Legionella pneumophila in hospital water networks of Johannesburg
The prevalence of free-living amoeba and associated Legionella spp. in hospital water systems may pose a risk of Legionnaires’ disease to immuno-compromised patients. This study investigated the occurrence of amoeba-associated Legionella pneumophila in three South African hospital water systems. A t...
Main Authors: | P. Muchesa, M. Lelfels, L. Jurzik, T. G. Barnard, C. Bartle |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2018-09-01
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Series: | Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/8 |
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