Cataloging of Legionella species: a comprehensive list
The genus Legionella comprises multiple diverse species. While L. pneumophila is the best known of these, and the one responsible for most cases of Legionnaires’ disease, more …
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Friends and enemies of Legionella: a look into your shower
Legionella do not live in isolation; they share the available space in biofilms with many other microorganisms. Their interactions with these organisms could give key insights on …
Legionnaires’ disease, test volume & positivity rate in CH
In Switzerland, the number of Legionnaires’ disease cases more than doubled since 2008 to about 600 cases in 2019. The cause of this increase is not well …
LeCo Project launched
Link: Official press release