Nosocomial Neonatal Legionellosis Associated with Water in Infant Formula, Taiwan

Wei, Sung-Hsi; Chou, Pesus; Tseng, Lei-Ron; Lin, Hung-Chih; Wang, Jen-Hsien; Sheu, Ji-Nan; Liu, Ming-Tsan; Liu, Fang-Ching; Wu, Hoa-Hsin; Lin, Min-Cheng; Ko, Ching-Fen; Lin, Hsiang-Yu; Kao, Pei-Hsiu; Hwang, Kao-Pin; Hsu, Yu-Lung; Kuo, Tsung-Lin; Chiang, Chuen-Sheue

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Nosocomial Neonatal Legionellosis Associated with Water in Infant Formula, Taiwan

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By Wei, Sung-Hsi ; Chou, Pesus ; Tseng, Lei-Ron ; ...

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Wei, Sung-Hsi ; Chou, Pesus ; Tseng, Lei-Ron ; Lin, Hung-Chih ; Wang, Jen-Hsien ; Sheu, Ji-Nan ; Liu, Ming-Tsan ; Liu, Fang-Ching ; Wu, Hoa-Hsin ; Lin, Min-Cheng ; Ko, Ching-Fen ; Lin, Hsiang-Yu ; Kao, Pei-Hsiu ; Hwang, Kao-Pin ; Hsu, Yu-Lung ; Kuo, Tsung-Lin ; Chiang, Chuen-Sheue
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We report 2 cases of neonatal Legionella infection associated with aspiration of contaminated water used in hospitals to make infant formula. The molecular profiles of Legionella strains isolated from samples from the infants and from water dispensers were indistinguishable. Our report highlights the need to consider nosocomial legionellosis among neonates who have respiratory symptoms.
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Bacteria Dispatch Infant Formula Legionella Neonatal Legionellosis Neonate Nosocomial Infection Taiwan Water
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Emerg Infect Dis. 20(11):1921-1924.
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20
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11
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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