Opportunistic Pathogens Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) and Legionella spp. Colonise Model Shower

Opportunistic Pathogens Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) and Legionella spp. Colonise Model Shower

Legionella spp. and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) are opportunistic pathogens of public health concern. Hot water systems, including showers, have been identified as a potential source of infection. This paper describes the colonization of Legionella and MAC on the flexible tubing within a model...

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Main Authors: Harriet Whiley, Steven Giglio, Richard Bentham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-07-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)
non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM)
Legionella spp.
Legionella pneumophila
potable water
showers
model
biofilm
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/4/3/590

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