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Reinthaler, FF; Mascher, F; Stünzner, D.
Serological examinations for antibodies against Legionella species in dental personnel.
J Dent Res. 1988; 67(6): 942-943. Doi: 10.1177/00220345880670061001
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Reinthaler Franz
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Mascher Franz
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Abstract:: Serum samples from 107 dentists, dental assistants, and dental technicians were examined with an indirect immunofluorescence test for antibodies to Legionella pneumophila SG1-SG6, L. micdadei, L. bozemanii, L. dumoffii, L. gormanii, L. jordanis, and L. longbeachae SG1 + 2. Thirty-six (34%) employees from dental personnel from 13 practices showed a positive reaction for antibodies to Legionella pneumophila. Only five samples (5%) from a control group (non-medical workers) were positive. Of the 36 positive serum samples, 13 (36%) reacted with Serogroup 6, 12 with SG 1 (33%), 12 with SG 5 (33%), and three with SG 4 (8%), and eight samples were positive for antibodies to other Legionella species. Dentists had the highest prevalence (50%) of L. pneumophila antibodies, followed by assistants (38%) and technicians (20%). These results indicate that dental personnel are at an increased risk of legionella infection.
Find related publications in this database (using NLM MeSH Indexing): Antibodies, Bacterial - analysis; Dental Staff - analysis; Dentists - analysis; Humans - analysis; Legionella - analysis