Environmental Investigation and Surveillance for Legionella in Aotearoa New Zealand, 2000–2020

The reported rate of legionellosis is increasing in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) with most cases community-acquired, sporadic (non-outbreak) and without an identifiable source. This analysis used two datasets to describe the environmental sources that contribute to Legionella in NZ, based on linkages w...

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Published in:	Current microbiology Vol. 80; no. 5; p. 156
Main Authors:	Graham, Frances F., Harte, David J. G., Baker, Michael G.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York Springer US 01-05-2023 Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Bacteria Biomedical and Life Sciences Biotechnology Cooling Disease Outbreaks Environmental testing Epidemics Humans Infections Laboratories Legionella Legionella - genetics Legionellosis - epidemiology Legionellosis - prevention & control Life Sciences Microbiology New Zealand - epidemiology Outbreaks Public health Short Communication Surveillance Water Microbiology New Zealand
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Summary:	The reported rate of legionellosis is increasing in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) with most cases community-acquired, sporadic (non-outbreak) and without an identifiable source. This analysis used two datasets to describe the environmental sources that contribute to Legionella in NZ, based on linkages with outbreaks and sporadic clinical cases, and analysis of environmental testing data. These findings highlight the need for enhanced environmental investigation of clinical cases and outbreaks. There is also a need for systematic surveillance testing of high-risk source environments to support more rigorous controls to prevent legionellosis.
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ISSN:	0343-8651 1432-0991
DOI:	10.1007/s00284-023-03261-9