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Legionella. In the Microbiology monography collection.

Legionella. Collection monographies de microbiologie.

Author(s) : JARRAUD S., FRENEY J.

Type of monograph: Book

Summary

This book, published in the "Microbiology monographies", presents clearly the basic data on Legionella and, in more detail, the latest information concerning how the bacteria are classified, their relationships with their environment and in particular the role of amoeba and biofilms, the physiopathological aspects of illnesses, diagnostic methods and therapeutic elements. It offers a complete overview of the topic since the 1976 epidemic, through modern monitoring methods, including the prevention and control of Legionella. Extract from the summary: history; taxonomy; Legionella and the environment: in natural and artificial ecosystems (faulty humid air-conditioning systems; cooling towers and humidification plants; industrial cooling circuits); physical and chemical factors influencing the growth of Legionella; pathogenic capacity; diagnosis of treatment and Legionella; detection and quantification of Legionella in the environment; identification of Legionella strains; monitoring Legionella and molecular typing methods; prevention and control.

Details

  • Original title: Legionella. Collection monographies de microbiologie.
  • Record ID : 2007-0448
  • Languages: French
  • Subject: Environment
  • Publication: Tec & Doc - Lavoisier - France/France
  • Publication date: 2006
  • ISSN: 16259319
  • ISBN: 9782743008857
  • Source: Source: 198 p. (15.5 x 24); fig.; tabl.; 570 ref.; index; append.; EUR 73.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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