The effect of water activity on Legionella spp. growth and survival.
Growth and survival of Legionella spp. at various water activity (aw) levels were determined. Compared with Escherichia coli, the growth of Legionella spp. was limited to a high aw environment (greater than or equal to 0.98).
D003470:Culture Media; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000254:growth & development; D006813:Humidity; D007875:Legionella / Q000254:growth & development*; D009997:Osmotic Pressure; D014867:Water / Q000494:pharmacology*
D003470:Culture Media; D014867:Water