The genus Legionella includes 26 species of which L. pneumophilia is most frequently associated with human disease. Legionella spp. are known to infect humans by inhalation. The ingestion of drinking water containing Legionella is considered irrelevant until the bacteria are amplified by multiplying in specific sites under thermal enrichment. Therefore, hot-water systems maintained below 60oC,…
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Enterococcus
Most of the enterococcus species occupy humans and other animals’ intestinal flora. The genus Enterococcuscombines more than 17 species out of which few cause clinical infections in humans. The treatment of these nosocomial pathogens is often found to be challenging. This diverse group of bacteria includes also species that inhibit habitats outside the living organism.…
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