Development of a Novel Peptide Nucleic Acid Probe for the Detection of <i>Legionella</i> spp. in Water Samples

Development of a Novel Peptide Nucleic Acid Probe for the Detection of <i>Legionella</i> spp. in Water Samples

<i>Legionella</i> are opportunistic intracellular pathogens that are found throughout the environment. The <i>Legionella</i> contamination of water systems represents a serious social problem that can lead to severe diseases, which can manifest as both Pontiac fever and Legio...

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Main Authors: Montserrat Nácher-Vázquez, Ana Barbosa, Inês Armelim, Andreia Sofia Azevedo, Gonçalo Nieto Almeida, Cristina Pizarro, Nuno Filipe Azevedo, Carina Almeida, Laura Cerqueira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
fluorescence in situ hybridization
<i>Legionella</i> sp.
peptide nucleic acid (PNA)
16S rRNA gene
waterborne detection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/7/1409

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