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The burden of hospital-acquired legionellosis in German teaching hospitals

Legionella pneumophila is a recognized cause of hospital-acquired pneumonia particularly in immunocompromised patients. Significant resources are dedicated to the monitoring and control of Legionella contamination in hospital water systems. However, the actual risk of nosocomial Legionella infection...

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Main Authors: Kramme, Stefanie (Author) , Ebner, Winfried (Author) , Lösslein, Anne (Author) , Maier, Barbara (Author) , Schneider, Christian (Author) , Liese, Jan (Author) , Brandt, Christian (Author) , Heininger, Alexandra (Author) , von Baum, Heike (Author) , Donker, Tjibbe (Author) , Reuter, Sandra (Author) , Henneke, Philipp (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 01 April 2026
In: Infection

ISSN:1439-0973
DOI:10.1007/s15010-026-02782-2
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-026-02782-2
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Author Notes:Stefanie Kramme, Winfried Ebner, Anne Lösslein, Barbara Maier, Christian Schneider, Jan Liese, Christian Brandt, Alexandra Heininger, Heike von Baum, Tjibbe Donker, Sandra Reuter, Philipp Henneke, for the Baden-Württemberg Hospital Infection Prevention Group (BW-HIP)
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Summary:Legionella pneumophila is a recognized cause of hospital-acquired pneumonia particularly in immunocompromised patients. Significant resources are dedicated to the monitoring and control of Legionella contamination in hospital water systems. However, the actual risk of nosocomial Legionella infections in German university hospitals, which represent large tertiary care institutions, remains poorly defined. The aim of this study was to quantify the incidence of nosocomial legionellosis in German university hospitals. In addition, the extent of routine testing of hospital drinking water systems and preventive measures implemented on legal grounds was investigated.
Item Description:Gesehen am 14.04.2026
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ISSN:1439-0973
DOI:10.1007/s15010-026-02782-2

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