Abstract
Growth and survival of Legionella spp. at various water activity (aw) levels were determined. Compared with Escherichia coli, the growth of Legionella spp. was limited to a high aw environment (greater than or equal to 0.98).
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Culture Media
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Escherichia coli / growth & development
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Humidity
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Legionella / growth & development*
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Osmotic Pressure
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Water / pharmacology*