Bacteria of the genus Legionella are natural pathogens of amoebae that can cause a severe
pneumonia in humans called Legionnaires' Disease. Human disease results from inhalation …

An outbreak of a potentially fatal form of pneumonia in 1976 and in the annual convention of
the American Legion was the first time that Legionella spp. was identified. Thereafter, the …

Legionella spp. is a key contributor to the United States waterborne disease burden. Despite
potentially widespread exposure, human disease is relatively uncommon, except under …

Legionella spp. is widespread in many natural and artificial water systems, such as hot water
distribution networks, cooling towers, and spas. A particular risk factor has been identified in …

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that infection prevention actions need to be more
efficient in public indoor environments. In addition to SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19 …

Legionnaires' Disease (LD) is a severe, sometimes fatal interstitial pneumonia due to
Legionella pneumophila. Since the inception of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, some …

Significant seasonal changes in chemical and microbiological water quality can occur in
buildings at different fixture locations due to temperature and time dependent reaction rates …

Anthropogenic eutrophication of lakes threatens their homeostasis and carries an increased
risk of development of potentially pathogenic microorganisms. In this paper we show how …

Legionella spp. occurring in hotel hot water systems, in particular Legionella pneumophila,
are causing serious pneumonic infections, and water temperature is a key factor to control …

Phthalates constitute a family of anthropogenic chemicals developed to be used in the
manufacture of plastics, solvents, and personal care products. Their dispersion and …