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Legionella Pneumophila in a hospital in Torino, Italy A retrospective one-year study.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

A. Moiraghi Ruggenini ,
M. Castellani Pastoris ,
P. J. Dennis ,
C. Barral ,
A. Sciacovelli ,
F. Carle ,
M. Bolgiani ,
G. Passarino ,
M. G. Mingrone  and
C. Passi
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A. Moiraghi Ruggenini
Affiliation:
Institute of Hygiene, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
M. Castellani Pastoris
Affiliation:
Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Bacteriology and Medical Mycology, Roma, Italy
P. J. Dennis
Affiliation:
public Health Laboratory Service, Centre for Applied Microbiology and Research, Porton Down, Salisbury, England
C. Barral
Affiliation:
Institute of Hygiene, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
A. Sciacovelli
Affiliation:
Institute of Hygiene, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
F. Carle
Affiliation:
Institute of Hygiene, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
M. Bolgiani
Affiliation:
Institute of Hygiene, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
G. Passarino
Affiliation:
Institute of Pathological Anatomy, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
M. G. Mingrone
Affiliation:
Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Bacteriology and Medical Mycology, Roma, Italy
C. Passi
Affiliation:
Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Bacteriology and Medical Mycology, Roma, Italy
M. Lombardo
Affiliation:
Molinette Hospital, Sanitary Direction, Torino, Italy
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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.

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Research Article
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Epidemiology & Infection , Volume 102 , Issue 1 , February 1989 , pp. 21 - 30
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1989

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