Relevant issues of epidemiology and laboratory diagnostics of legionellosis connected with providing medical aid
The article presents the results of a study to determine the potential risks of nosocomial cases of legionellosis. Studies have shown significant levels of Legionella colonization of water supply systems of buildings of medical institutions of Moscow. Established a variety of serological isolates Legionella pneumofila, indicating the presence of epidemiological danger and difficulties of diagnosis of cases of Legionnaires' disease. The developed methods of examination of potentially dangerous aquatic systems and sampling were presented. Based on these data the conclusions about the need to change approaches to prevention and diagnosis of legionellosis were drawn.