RT Journal Article SR Electronic(1) A1 Schofiled, Geraladine M. A1 Wright, A. E.YR 1984 T1 Survial of Legionella pneumophila in a Model Hot Water Distribution System JF Microbiology, VO 130 IS 7 SP 1751 OP 1756 DO https://doi.org/10.1099/00221287-130-7-1751 PB Microbiology Society, SN 1465-2080, AB A virulent strain of Legionella pneumophila was inoculated into an enclosed system supplied with unsterilized water from a domestic hot water supply. Growth of bacteria was monitored over 10 weeks. An increase in the number of organisms other than legionellas occurred but few amoebae were observed and none could be cultured. Viable counts of L. pneumophila in the circulation fluid decreased slightly. However, particles of debris which accumulated in the apparatus and which were stained by the indirect fluorescent antibody technique were found to be almost totally composed of L. pneumophila. On dismantling the apparatus Legionella was isolated in moderately high numbers from several different types of surfaces, particularly natural rubber and silicone., UL https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/journal/micro/10.1099/00221287-130-7-1751