The effect of water activity on Legionella spp. growth and survival

J Appl Bacteriol. 1986 Aug;61(2):157-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.1986.tb04270.x.

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

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Culture Media
  • Escherichia coli / growth & development
  • Humidity
  • Legionella / growth & development*
  • Osmotic Pressure
  • Water / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Culture Media
  • Water