Research Article

Detection and Quantification of Legionella pneumophila from Water Systems in Kuwait Residential Facilities test

Table 2

Range of Legionella cells in positive samples and prevalent serogroups.

Source (n)Positive samples (n)Range (CFU/L)Total isolatesLegionella serogroups
Group 1Group 3Group 4Group 7Group 10L. species

Bathroom (45)PCR+/culture+ (25)10–2250273210012
PCR/culture+ (2)20–130
Kitchen (19)PCR+/culture+ (13)10–1250153101100
PCR/culture+ (2)10–30
Tank (21)PCR+/culture+ (6)10–5006060000
PCR/culture+ (0)