Author(s):
Ali A. Dawood, Rasha W. Salim
Email(s):
aad@uomosul.edu.iq
DOI:
10.52711/jnmr.2025.26 
Address:
Ali A. Dawood1*, Rasha W. Salim2
1Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.
2Department of Basic Science, College of Nursing, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 4,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Legionella pneumophila is a water competent opportunistic pathogen which causes Legionnaires disease and other respiratory disease. In this review, the authors will look at survival strategies and mechanisms of the persistence of L. pneumophila in industrial water systems. The most important aspects of these investigations were the formation of a biofilm matrix, intracellular replication in protozoan hosts, survival under stresses imposed by the environment, and sustained exposure to disinfection measures. The resilience is associated with prolonged biphasic lifecycle, gene regulation systems and active entry into viable but non-culturable (VBNC) states. Colonization is further affected by environmental drivers which include temperature, hydraulic flow, nutrients and stagnation. The enhancement in molecular identification tool and environmentally friendly control strategies too is covered. The comprehensive knowledge of microbial ecology, environmental engineering and monitoring is a necessary prerequisite to the surveillance and the reduction of the risk of L. pneumophila in the water systems of industry.
Cite this article:
Ali A. Dawood, Rasha W. Salim. Survival Tactics of Legionella pneumophila in Industrial Water Infrastructure: A Study of Persistence and Growth Dynamics. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025;4(4):116-0. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.26
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Ali A. Dawood, Rasha W. Salim. Survival Tactics of Legionella pneumophila in Industrial Water Infrastructure: A Study of Persistence and Growth Dynamics. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025;4(4):116-0. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.26 Available on: https://jnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-4-4-2
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