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. 1986 Dec;183(1):86-8.

[Demonstration of Legionella pneumophila in dental units]

[Article in German]
F Reinthaler, F Mascher
  • PMID: 3107261

[Demonstration of Legionella pneumophila in dental units]

[Article in German]
F Reinthaler et al. Zentralbl Bakteriol Mikrobiol Hyg B Umwelthyg Krankenhaushyg Arbeitshyg Prav Med. 1986 Dec.

Abstract

42 dental units in 35 dentist practices were bacteriologically examined. Legionella of the species Legionella pneumophila--SG1 could be isolated from 4 dental units. Infection can occur during inhalation of finest aerosols, which are formed during the use of dental turbines and sprays.

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