Legionella longbeachae detected in an industrial cooling tower linked to a legionellosis outbreak, New Zealand, 2015; possible waterborne transmission?
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268817001170
Abstract: SUMMARY A legionellosis outbreak at an industrial site was investigated to identify and control the source. Cases were identified from disease notifications, workplace illness records, and from clinicians. Cases were interviewed for symptoms and risk… read more here.
Keywords: transmission; legionellosis outbreak; cooling towers; longbeachae ... See more keywords
Legionella longbeachae Regulates the Association of Polyubiquitinated Proteins on Bacterial Phagosome with Multiple Deubiquitinases
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.04179-22
Abstract: Legionella spp. are opportunistic intracellular bacterial pathogens that cause Legionnaires’ disease. Legionella utilizes the Dot/Icm type IV secretion system to deliver effector protein into host cells to modulate various cellular functions. At least 26 L.… read more here.
Keywords: legionella; system; polyubiquitinated proteins; legionnaires disease ... See more keywords