Iron Content as an Indicator for Legionella Species in Artificial Water Systems

Background: Legionella have emerged as a pathogenic group due to increased use and poor maintenanceof artificial water environments. World Health Organization considers associated diseases tobe underestimated, especially in developing countries difficulty detection. The aim of this studywas isolation culture spp. from systems test the importance ironconcentration which can be developed reliable chemical marker.Method: Thirty samples each were collected drinking coolers, cooling towers shower headsfitted different houses Mangaluru city. Isolation identification bacteria carried out perthe standard protocols followed by determination iron content prescribed IS 3025 (Part 53).Conclusion: Our study shows that concentrations iron, is an important factor increases likelihoodof Statistically, concentration 300 mg Fe/L positive correlation with Legionellapresence. Therefore, monitoring suspect sites for chelation available canbe respective assays identifying Furthermore, we show PCR baseddetection more robust method than classical 3-plate method, virulentstrains.