Performance evaluation of a low-throughput qPCR-based Legionella assay for utility as an onsite industrial water system monitoring method.

Unlabelled: Legionella is a bacterial genus found in natural aquatic environments, as well as domestic and industrial water systems. Legionella presents potential human health risks when aerosolized and inhaled by at-risk individuals and is commonly monitored at locations with likelihood of proliferation and human exposure. Legionella monitoring is widely performed using culture-based testing, which faces limitations including turnaround time and interferences.