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Table 2 Distribution of Legionella species by serogroup and concentration (cfu/L)

From: Legionella control in the water system of antiquated hospital buildings by shock and continuous hyperchlorination: 5 years experience

Legionella serotype

< 102 UFC/L

≥ 102 < 103 UFC/L

≥ 103 < 104 UFC/L

≥ 104 UFC/L

Total

Legionella pneumophlia sg. 1

4 (22.2%)

8 (44.4%)

6 (33.3%)

0

18 (17.6%)

Legionella pneumophila sg. 2-14

2 (6.9%)

10 (34.5%)

11 (37.9%)

6 (20,7%)

29 (28.4%)

Legionella other species

34 (61.8%)

15 (27.3%)

5 (9.1%)

1 (1.8%)

55 (53.9%)

Total

40 (39.2%)

33 (32.3%)

22 (21.6%)

7 (6.9%)

102