Draft genome sequences from 127 Legionella spp. strains isolated in water systems linked to legionellosis outbreaks.
Andrea ColauttiMarcello CiviliniMarinella FranchiAntonella FeliceStefano De MartinEmanuele De PaoliMichele VidottoLucilla IacuminPublished in: Microbiology resource announcements (2024)
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella spp. bacteria. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, problems related to this pathogen showed a significant surge in recent years, making its monitoring critical.