Validation of quantitative real-time PCR for detection of Legionella pneumophila in hospital water networks.
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Date publication
juin 2023
Journal
The Journal of hospital infection
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr HOCQUET Didier
Tous les auteurs :
Sauget M, Richard M, Chassagne S, Hocquet D, Bertrand X, Jeanvoine A
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
Rapid monitoring of Legionella pneumophila (Lp) is essential to reduce the risk of Legionnaires' disease in healthcare facilities. However, culture results take at least eight days, delaying the implementation of corrective measures. Here, we assessed the performance of a qPCR method and determined qPCR action thresholds for the detection of Lp in hospital hot water networks (HWNs).
Mots clés
Hospital, Hot water network, Legionella pneumophila, Sanitary monitoring, qPCR action thresholds, rapid screening
Référence
J Hosp Infect. 2023 06 21;: