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标题：Epidemiology of Legionella in environments for recreational, tourism or physical activities
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作者：Vincenzo Romano Spica ; Andrea Paparini
期刊名称：Italian Journal of Public Health
印刷版ISSN：1723-7815
出版年度：2012
卷号：1
期号：3-4
DOI：10.2427/6009
语种：English
出版社：PREX
摘要：Legionella is a waterborne microorganism responsible of severe pneumonia. Legionnaire’s disease and Pontiac fever are clinical syndromes related to contaminated environments. Outbreak sources have been identified in sport facilities, thermal springs, spas, hotels, campsites, cruise ships and other structures for recreational or tourism purposes. Infection spreads by inhalation of contaminated aerosols from showers or whirlpool baths. Exposure to properly maintained swimming pools does not represent a major risk factor. Several prevention strategies and decontamination procedures are available.