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September 16, 2025MicroorganismsOpen Access

Legionella in the City: Unveiling Legionella pneumophila in Hillbrow’s High-Rise Water Systems

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Observational analysis unveiled Legionella pneumophila presence in urban water systems, indicating risks for public health.

Legionella pneumophila was detected in 93% of the sampled high-rise buildings, highlighting significant urban health concerns.
Cold-water samples showed a higher prevalence of L. pneumophila at 65%, compared to warm-water samples at 35%.
The study employed PCR techniques confirming pathogen identity and relatedness, leading to implications for water management policies.
With 100% positivity for free-living amoeba in all buildings, this suggests additional health risks related to biofilm formation.

Buthane et al. (2025) studied this question.

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