Machine learning vs. regression models to predict the risk of Legionella contamination in a hospital water network.

Journal: Annali di igiene : medicina preventiva e di comunita
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The periodic monitoring of Legionella in hospital water networks allows preventive measures to be taken to avoid the risk of legionellosis to patients and healthcare workers.

Authors

  • Osvalda De Giglio
    Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.
  • Fabrizio Fasano
    Regione Puglia-Sezione Ciclo Rifiuti e Bonifiche, 70125 Bari, Italy.
  • Giusy Diella
    Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.
  • Valentina Spagnuolo
    Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.
  • Francesco Triggiano
    Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.
  • Marco Lopuzzo
    Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.
  • Francesca Apollonio
    Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.
  • Carla Maria Leone
    Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico di Bari, Hygiene Section, Bari, Italy.
  • Maria Teresa Montagna
    Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.