Characterization of a Novel Species of <i>Legionella</i> Isolated from a Healthcare Facility: <i>Legionella resiliens</i> sp. nov

Characterization of a Novel Species of <i>Legionella</i> Isolated from a Healthcare Facility: <i>Legionella resiliens</i> sp. nov

Two <i>Legionella</i>-like isolates, 8cVS16<sup>T</sup> and 9fVS26, were isolated from a water distribution system (WDS) in a healthcare facility. Cells were Gram- and Ziehl Neelsen-stain-negative, rod-shaped, motile, and exhibited a blue-white fluorescence under Wood’s lamp...

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Main Authors: Sandra Cristino, Maria Rosaria Pascale, Federica Marino, Carlo Derelitto, Silvano Salaris, Massimiliano Orsini, Stefano Squarzoni, Antonella Grottola, Luna Girolamini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
<i>Legionella resiliens</i> sp. nov.
new species
whole genome sequencing (WGS)
aquatic environment
polyphasic taxonomy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/3/250

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