ArticleJournal of preventive medicine and hygiene2021
Legionella contamination of a cold-water supplying system in a German university hospital - assessment of the superheat and flush method for disinfection.
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introductionIn case of a contamination of water-supplying systems in hospitals with legionella, usually chemical disinfection measures are used for remediation. Unfortunately, it is reported, that these methods may not be sustainable, have an impact on water quality, and can even fail. As an alternative, the superheat and flush method does not need any special equipment, can be initiated in a short lead of time and does not affect the water quality. However, evidence on this disinfection measurement against legionella is lacking. We therefore investigated and report on the effectiveness and long-term results of the superheat and flush disinfection method.
methodsDuring routine periodical examinations, a rising count of legionella was detected in the cold-water supplying system at a German university hospital. Adapted to an analysis of risks, effort and benefit, the superheat and flush procedure was applied twice within 6 months.
resultsWhile 33 out of 70 samples had a higher legionella count than the legal threshold of 100 CFU/100 mL (CFU - Colony Forming Units) before the first disinfection was carried out, this number could be reduced to 1 out of 202 samples after the first intervention. Additionally, in contrast to previously published studies, the effect was long-lasting, as no relevant limit exceedance occurred during the following observation period of more than two years.
conclusionThe superheat and flush disinfection can provide an economic and highly effective measure in case of legionella contamination and should be shortlisted for an eradication attempt of affected water-supplying systems in hospitals.
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