Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Povová, J
• Zlámalová, R
• Hozák, A
• Martinková, I
• Matějková, M
• Janout, V

Titel

Epidemiology and risk factors in legionellosis

Ist Teil von

• Epidemiologie, mikrobiologie, imunologie, 2014-11, Vol.63 (4), p.285

Ort / Verlag

Czech Republic

Erscheinungsjahr

2014

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Legionella was discovered in the first half of the 20th century. The main representative of the genus is the bacterial species Legionella pneumophila. Legionella can cause a mild disease with fever but also severe to fatal pneumonia. At highest risk are individuals with an underlying disease, immunosuppressed patients or individuals exposed to other risk factors (e.g. users of addictive substances). Information on the etiology and epidemiology of legionellosis is presented. Selected risk factors are described as well as preventive measures to be taken in water supply and cooling systems. In conclusion, emphasis is placed on the prevention.