Osvalda De Giglio, Marilena D'Ambrosio, Carla Calia, Valentina Spagnuolo, Marta Oliva, Marco Lopuzzo, Francesca Apollonio, Francesco Triggiano, Giusy Diella, Maria Scaturro, Maria Luisa Ricci, Maria Elena Caringella, Carla Maria Leone, Federica Romanelli, Stefania Stolfa, Adriana Mosca, Carlo Pazzani, Maria Teresa Montagna
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the inhalation or aspiration of water droplets contaminated with Legionella pneumophila and other Legionella species. These bacteria are commonly found in natural habitats and man-made water systems. Legionnaires' disease is a significant public health problem, especially in healthcare settings where patients may be exposed to contaminated environmental sources. Nosocomial outbreaks have been reported worldwide, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates, and increased healthcare costs...
August 30, 2023: Acta Bio-medica: Atenei Parmensis