Faculty and Staff Janet Stout

Research Associate Professor Email: Phone: (412) 719-0488

Professional Interests

Dr. Stout's major interest is in the environmental microbiology of Legionnaires' disease and Legionella pneumophila. Research in these areas includes the study of this and other waterborne bacterial pathogens in building water distribution systems. Specific study involves molecular typing techniques, biofilm formation, intracellular antimicrobial susceptibility testing and susceptibility to new disinfection methods.

Selected Publications

• Stout, JE, Sens K, Mietzner S, Obman A, Yu, VL. Comparative activity of quinolones, macrolides, and ketolides against Legionella species using in vitro broth dilution and intracellular susceptibility testing. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2005; 25:302-307.
• Squier CL, Stout JE, Krystofiak S, McMahon J, Wagener MM, Dixon B. Yu VL. A proactive approach to prevention of healthcare-acquired Legionnaires' disease: the Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) experience. Am. J. Infect. Control 2005; 33(6): 360-367.
• Sheffer PJ, Stout JE, Wagener MM, Muder RR. Efficacy of new point-of-use filter for preventing exposure to Legionella and waterborne bacteria. Am. J. Infect. Control. 2005; 33(5) Suppl. 1: S20-S25.
• Muder RR, Brennen C, Rihs JD, Wagener MM, Obman A, Stout JE, Yu VL. Isolation of Staphylococcus aureus from urinary tract: association of isolation with subsequent staphylococcal bacteremia. Clin Infect Dis 2006; 142(1): 46-50.