04724nam 2201237z- 450 991055740480332120220111(CKB)5400000000043628(oapen)https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/76484(oapen)doab76484(EXLCZ)99540000000004362820202201d2021 |y 0engurmn|---annantxtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierLegionella Contamination in Water EnvironmentBasel, SwitzerlandMDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute20211 online resource (298 p.)3-0365-0694-2 3-0365-0695-0 Legionella spp. are ubiquitous microorganisms that are widely distributed in aquatic environments. Water systems of large buildings, such as hospitals, hotels, and rental units are often contaminated by legionellae and various parameters such as physical, chemical, and microbial building water system characteristics can influence Legionella occurrence. A range of physical and chemical disinfection methods have been proposed to control Legionella contamination; however, to date, the most effective procedures have not been defined. There is a need to survey legionellae in water systems to prevent legionellosis. Although the assessment of L. pneumophila in water is typically performed by culture isolation on selective media, it has several limits. For this reason, alternative tools for rapid, sensitive, and specific detection of Legionella in water samples have been proposed. In order to increase knowledge on different aspects of Legionella contamination in the water environment, this book gathers research studies related to the occurrence of Legionella in water systems of different environments; the role of different factors that can influence the Legionella contamination, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different methodological approaches.Biology, life sciencesbicsscResearch & information: generalbicsscAcanthamoebaAcinetobacteramoebaeBCYE and GVPC mediabiofilmbiological biocidechemical analysischlorineclonal complexcooling towerscoppercultureculture mediaDental unit waterlinesdisinfectiondistal site positivitydrinking waterecotypeenvironmental factorsenvironmental monitoringfirst drawflintfree-living amoebaefree-living amoebae (FLA)groundwaterHealthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)hospital waterhot water return linehotelsHPCironISO 11731LegiolertLegionellaLegionella pneumophilaLegionella spp.legionellosisLegionnaires' diseasemagnesiummicrobial analysisMLVA-genotypesmolecular diversityn/anichenon-tuberculous mycobacteriaPEXplate culturepotable waterpotable water samplespremise plumbingpremise plumbing systemsprotozoaPseudomonasPVCquality controlrisk assessment planrisk managementSBTsecond drawsensor-activated faucetsSurgical Handwashing Outlets (SHWOs)temperatureVermamoebavirulence geneswater disinfectionwater managementwater qualityWest Bankwhole genome sequencingWillaertia magna C2c MakyWTP 828Biology, life sciencesResearch & information: generalBonetta Silviaedt1314045Bonetta SaraedtBonetta SilviaothBonetta SaraothBOOK9910557404803321Legionella Contamination in Water Environment3031621UNINA