Assessing the viability of Legionella pneumophila in environmental samples: regarding the filter application of Ethidium Monoazide Bromide

Assessing the viability of Legionella pneumophila in environmental samples: regarding the filter application of Ethidium Monoazide Bromide

Abstract Purpose Analyses of 34 water samples from 13 healthcare structures revealed how culture method and quantitative PCR (qPCR) often differ in the detection of Legionella pneumophila (Lp). With these considerations in hand, culture method, PCR and Ethidium Monoazide Bromide (EMA) qPCR have all...

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Main Authors: Michela Consonni, Anna Grassi, Stefania Scuri, Maria Gori, Elisabetta Tanzi, Marina Tesauro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:Annals of Microbiology
Subjects:
Legionella
Detection
Rapid methods
Water
Environmental health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13213-021-01653-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13213-021-01653-5

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