I.S. Tartakovsky, O.A. Gruzdeva, G.M. Galstyan, T.I. Karpova. Prevention, Diagnostics, and Treatment of Legionellosis. Moscow, MDV Studio, 2013, 344 p.

Reviewers: member of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences N.I. Briko and professor S.V. Sidorenko.
Introductory note by member of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences V.P. Sergiyev.

The monograph summarizes the literature data and the results of the author's own studies in epidemiology, diagnostics, and treatment of legionellosis and biology and ecology of legionella. Along with the characteristic of the taxonomy specifics, the intracellular parasitism of legionella, and their ability to form natural biofilms, the monograph provides data on more than 70 epidemic outbreaks of legionellosis in various countries, including Russia. The most important methodological aspects of the legionellosis infection and legionella monitoring and control in potentially dangerous water systems (cooling towers, hot water supply systems, jet tubs) and specifics of clinical performance and treatment of legionellosis are reviewed in detail.

The book is intended for a wide circle of medical practitioners and researchers – microbiologists, epidemiologists, hygienists, pulmonologists, infection disease doctors, and general practitioners.

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