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

doi:10.3201/eid2011.140542

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Nosocomial Neonatal Legionellosis Associated with Water in Infant Formula, Taiwan

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Nov 2014

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Emerg Infect Dis. 20(11):1921-1924.

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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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