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Legionella contamination in public water systems poses significant health risks, particularly in schools where vulnerable populations, including children, regularly use these facilities. This study investigates the presence of Legionella in the hot water systems from 49 primary schools across two municipalities in the Danish capital region. Water samples were collected from taps in each school, and both first-flush and stabile temperature samples were analysed for Legionella contents.
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Oak Ridge Associated Universities, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA.
Legionellosis is a respiratory infection caused by sp. that is found in water and soil. Infection may cause pneumonia (Legionnaires' Disease) and a milder form (Pontiac Fever).
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Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal, s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain. Electronic address:
The presence and concentration of Legionella in drinking water supply systems, in hot water (DHW) for human consumption in public buildings in Madrid with potential health risk was studied. Sampling covered a total of 1695 DHW samples and 30 cold water (DCW) as a control taken in the 21 districts of the city over a period of 14 years (2007-2020). The detection and quantification of Legionella was carried out by plate culture and quantitative qPCR.
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Specialist Division Health Unit, Health and Safety Executive, Newcastle upon Tyne NE98 1YX, UK.
bacteria can proliferate in poorly maintained water systems, posing risks to users. All species are potentially pathogenic, but () is usually the primary focus of testing. However, () also colonizes water distribution systems, is frequently found with , and could be a good indicator for increased risk of nosocomial infection.
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