Isolation and identification of Legionella pneumophila from drinking water in Basra governorate, Iraq

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作者
Al-Sulami, A. A. [1 ]
Al-Taee, A. M. R. [2 ]
Yehyazarian, A. A. [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Basra, Coll Educ, Dept Biol, Basra, Iraq
[2] Ctr Marine Sci, Dept Marine Environm Chem, Basra, Iraq
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LEVOFLOXACIN; ANTIBIOTICS; RESISTANCE; COMMUNITY; SYSTEMS;
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10.26719/2013.19.11.936
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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This study in Iraq investigated the occurrence of Legionella. pneumophila in different drinking-water sources in Basra governorate as well as the susceptibility of isolates to several antibiotics. A total of 222 water samples were collected in 2008-2009:49 samples from water purification plants (at entry points, from precipitation tanks, from filtration tanks and at exit points), 127 samples of tap water; and 46 samples from tankers and plants supplying water by reverse osmosis. The findings confirmed the presence of L. pneumophila in sources of crude water, in general drinking water supplies and drinking water tankers. Of 258 isolates 77.1% were serotype 1 and 22.9% serotypes 2-15. All examined isolates displayed drug resistance, particularly to ampicillin, but were 100% susceptible to doxycycline. The prevalence of L. pneumophila, especially serogroup 1, is a strong indicator of unsuitability of drinking water and requires appropriate action.
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页码:936 / 941
页数:6
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