Breakthrough in fighting Legionnaires' disease

A new study of domestic and hospital drinking water systems found Legionella in 41% of samples -- with researchers making a key connection between the pathogen's co-existence with a 'host' microorganism in all samples tested. The study found Legionella bacteria 'infect the amoeba host and then once inside these hosts are protected from disinfection strategies.'

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