All Legionella pneumophila articles
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FeaturesChanging the culture of Legionella testing
Examining the history of laboratory culture for Legionella spp., and whether it’s time for change.
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NewsResearchers advise reviewing temperature control measures in hospitals to manage legionella
A new study has yielded significant findings on the survival of the Legionella pneumophila bacterium in hospital water systems.
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NewsFrom treatment to tap: discovering the secrets of pathogen survival in drinking water systems
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh are investigating how some DWPIs can survive drinking water treatment processes and determine better treatment processes to stop them from entering the human body.
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NewsNon-culturable Legionella identified with sequencing
Researchers have described a cost-effective approach for using whole genome sequencing to identify Legionella pneumophila that doesn’t require culturing.
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NewsRespiratory tract microbiome influences the severity of bacterial pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung alveoli caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. It is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, representing a clinical and economic burden and a global public health problem. Source: CDC/ Dr. Francis Chandler Transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image ...
