Legionella: Health Effects, Occurrence and Sampling
Health effects of Legionella In 1976, in Philadelphia, USA, over 200 attendees of the US-American Legion, developed pneumonia. The disease was later called “Legionnaires’ disease”. The causative agent,...
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Legionella Training Course – MBL has developed a practical Legionella training course specifically for those involved in the management and control of Legionella including health and safety managers,...
View ArticleHealth Hazards in Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas
Pools, hot tubs and spas occasionally get contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Legionella pneumophila, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Mycobacterium avium, Streptococcus and Salmonella. These...
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Legionella Tests Question: Hi, I am a student working on an environmental research project on Legionella tests. I’m considering to have some water sample tested for Legionella species especially...
View ArticleLegionella pneumophila – Guidelines for Laboratory Interpretation
Legionella pneumophila is a Gram negative, aerobic bacteria that is characterized as an opportunistic pathogen. It is the cause of Legionnaires’ Disease, a severe form of pneumonia and, it is the cause...
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