This month, Dr. Kimothy Smith and Christian Railsback explore a well-known pathogen to healthcare facilities worldwide, Legionella pneumophila (Lp). Premise plumbing systems serve as the coziest of homes to this harmful and sometimes deadly bug, making routine biosurveillance efforts a must. Our hosts take a deep dive into the metabolic and cellular composition, preferred habitats, harmful effects, and preventative measures of Legionella pneumophila. A transcript of the conversation appears below.

More about Legionella pneumophila:

• Water [a peer-reviewed, open access journal on water science and technology]
• Living with Legionella and Other Waterborne Pathogens
• Epidemiology and Ecology of Opportunistic Premise Plumbing Pathogens
• Legionella pneumophila: The Paradox of a Highly Sensitive Opportunistic Waterborne Pathogen Able to Persist in the Environment
• Vital Signs: Health Care–Associated Legionnaires’ Disease Surveillance Data from 20 States and a Large Metropolitan Area 

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