Overview of the Clinical and Molecular Features of Legionella Pneumophila: Focus on Novel Surveillance and Diagnostic Strategies

• Main Authors: Giuseppe Gattuso (Author), Roberta Rizzo (Author), Alessandro Lavoro (Author), Vincenzoleo Spoto (Author), Giuseppe Porciello (Author), Concetta Montagnese (Author), Diana Cinà (Author), Alessia Cosentino (Author), Cinzia Lombardo (Author), Maria Lina Mezzatesta (Author), Mario Salmeri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<i>Legionella pneumophila</i> (<i>L. pneumophila</i>) is one of the most threatening nosocomial pathogens. The implementation of novel and more effective surveillance and diagnostic strategies is mandatory to prevent the occurrence of legionellosis outbreaks in hospital envir...