Isolation of Legionella pneumophila from Hospital Cooling ... - MAPTB
Isolation of Legionella pneumophila from Hospital Cooling ... - MAPTB
Isolation of Legionella pneumophila from Hospital Cooling ... - MAPTB
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Conclusions• L. <strong>pneumophila</strong> were prevalent in both hospitalswith the <strong>Hospital</strong> A has a potential LD outbreak• High pH and free chlorine content wouldeliminate <strong>Legionella</strong> bacteria but may lead toscale and fouling formations• <strong>Isolation</strong> <strong>of</strong> L. <strong>pneumophila</strong> in the CT watersupply is equally alarming• The <strong>Hospital</strong> B had better engineering practicethan the <strong>Hospital</strong> A