Current models to study Legionella pathogenesis include the use of primary macrophages
and monocyte cell lines, various free‐living protozoan species and murine models of …

Abstract Background Travel-associated Legionnaires' disease (LD) is a serious problem,
and hundreds of cases are reported every year among travelers who stayed at hotels …

The COVID-19 pandemic once brought the global cruise industry to a standstill. This has led
to the realization that the development of viable disease risk management policies and …

Looking at health and health care in a new way, this book examines health risks and
benefits as encountered'on the move'rather than focusing on the risks and benefits incurred …

Background Medium density DNA microchips that carry a collection of probes for a broad
spectrum of pathogens, have the potential to be powerful tools for simultaneous species …

Dental unit waterlines (DUWL) support growth of a dense microbial population that includes
pathogens and hypersensitivity‐inducing bacteria, such as Legionella spp. and non …

Biological treatment plants are frequently used to degrade organic substances in
wastewater from wood refinement processes. Aeration ponds in such plants provide an …

The occurrence of Legionella spp. in the water distribution systems of large hospitals and
other healthcare facilities is considered particularly dangerous, due to the critical nature of …

Background. The purpose of this report is to describe issues relevant to public health and to
review all passenger ship associated diseases and outbreaks. Moreover, legislation and …

Background Legionnaires' disease continues to be a public health concern in passenger
ships. This study was scheduled in order to investigate Legionella spp. colonization of water …