Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 16, 2026

Use of Galleria mellonella as a Model Organism to Study Legionella pneumophila Infection
Published on: November 22, 2013
[Spa facilities and legionellosis: legislative structure and state of the art in Apulia (Italy)]
Maria Teresa Montagna1, Teresa Cuna, Osvalda De Giglio
1Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Oncologia Umana, Università degli Studi di Bari. mariateresa.montagna@uniba.it
Abstract:
A number of factors, for example water temperature, can encourage the growth of microorganisms such as Legionella spp in spa facilities. Individuals who attend this type of facility are often subjects at risk for infection who are undergoing inhalation therapy and hot tub treatments. A very accurate management of these facilities is therefore required to avoid infection by Legionella spp. The purpose of this study was to verify the current Italian national and Apulia regional legislation regarding the control of contamination by Legionella spp. in spa facilities.
Related Concept Videos
Atypical Pneumonia
Bacterial Phylum Spirochaetes
Investigation of Disease Outbreaks
