Air & Water Borne Diseases
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Advancements in Legionella Detection Methods

Received Date: Jul 01, 2025 / Accepted Date: Jul 29, 2025 / Published Date: Jul 29, 2025

Citation: Rossi DM (2025) Advancements in Legionella Detection Methods. awbd 14: 301.DOI: 10.4172/2167-7719.1000301

Copyright: © 2025 Dr. Maria Rossi This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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 Accurate and rapid detection of Legionella pneumophila in environmental water is crucial for public health. This research explores
 diverse methods, from optimizing traditional culture media for improved recovery [1] to advanced molecular techniques. These
 include sensitive electrochemical DNA biosensors [2], rapid Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) for on-site use [5],
 precise digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) [9], and propidium monoazide-quantitative PCR (PMA-qPCR) to differentiate viable cells
 [10]. Comparative studies show molecular methods offer speed, yet culture is vital for viability assessment [4, 6]. Metagenomics
 provides comprehensive microbial insights [8]. The overall aim is enhancing surveillance and prevention, adapting to environmental
 complexities for effective risk management.

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