Legionella pneumophila in Rainwater on Roads
During rain, transient puddles form on roads, and this water is splashed into the air by moving vehicles. To determine whether this water contains Legionellapneumophila, we collected samples from roads. We found that L. pneumophila are abundant in these puddles, especially during warm weather.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2009-08-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/8/09-0317_article |