Kramer M H, Ford T E
Hygiene-Institut des Ruhrgebiets, Department of Environmental Hygiene, Gelsen-kirchen, Germany.
Zentralbl Hyg Umweltmed. 1994 Jun;195(5-6):470-82.
This review paper discusses environmental factors influencing multiplication, persistence and virulence of Legionella. The differing modes of transmission of legionellosis are discussed in relation to the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of the disease. Characteristics of pathogenicity of Legionella are compared to other pathogens. Implications for prevention are presented, and areas where further research is needed are discussed.
这篇综述论文讨论了影响军团菌繁殖、存活和毒力的环境因素。结合军团病的流行病学和临床表现，讨论了军团病不同的传播方式。将军团菌的致病性特征与其他病原体进行了比较。提出了预防建议，并讨论了需要进一步研究的领域。
