Cultural and Molecular Evidence of Legionella spp. Colonization in Dental Unit Waterlines: Which Is the Best Method for Risk Assessment?

Cultural and Molecular Evidence of Legionella spp. Colonization in Dental Unit Waterlines: Which Is the Best Method for Risk Assessment?

Legionella spp. are ubiquitous in aquatic habitats and water distribution systems, including dental unit waterlines (DUWLs). The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of Legionella in DUWLs and tap water samples using PMA-qPCR and standard culture methods. The total viable counts...

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Main Authors: Savina Ditommaso, Monica Giacomuzzi, Elisa Ricciardi, Carla M. Zotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
Legionella spp.
quantitative real-time PCR
enumeration
dentistry setting
total viable count
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/2/211

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