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Legionella pneumophila in a hospital in Torino, Italy. A retrospective one-year study
A Moiraghi Ruggenini1, M Castellani Pastoris, P J Dennis
1Institute of Hygiene, University of Torino, Italy.
Epidemiology and Infection
|February 1, 1989
Abstract:
Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 was isolated from post mortem specimens from 13 out of 58 patients with pneumonia diagnosed at autopsy. The results of a study undertaken in the hospital environment showed that the water plumbing system was colonized with L. pneumophila serogroup 1 which could also be isolated from respiratory devices filled with tap water. Control measures instituted are described.