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. 1989 Feb;102(1):21–29. doi: 10.1017/s0950268800029642

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

A Moiraghi Ruggenini, M Castellani Pastoris, P J Dennis, C Barral, A Sciacovelli, F Carle, M Bolgiani, G Passarino, M G Mingrone, C Passi, M Lombardo
PMCID: PMC2249318  PMID: 2917615

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.

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