Comparison of culture media for the detection of Legionella spp. in sanitary water samples: Adaptation to ISO 11731:2017.

Introduction: Water sample culturing is the reference method to detect Legionella spp. in sanitary facilities. Until 2017, UNE-EN ISO 11731 only included the GVPC medium, which inhibits interfering microbiota but hinders the growth of Legionella spp.