Epidemiological surge of Legionnaires’ Disease – There is urgent need for information, awareness and prevention!
Legionella is a genus of aquatic bacteria which is frequently found in water distribution systems of large and complex buildings such as hotels, hospitals, office blocks, multi-occupancy accommodation buildings, commercial buildings, shopping malls or passenger ships, quite often after they have already caused small- or large-scale epidemics. Here is an outline of typical cases that […]
Legionella: understanding the bacteria behind Legionnaires’ disease
Legionella is a genus of bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a serious and potentially life-threatening form of pneumonia. The bacteria are found in natural and man-made water systems, including hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks and all kinds of plumbing systems. People get infected by inhaling contaminated aerosols or by aspiring contaminated with […]
Protection of Public Health: The Importance of National Salmonella Control Programmes
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness in humans. It can be found in a variety of foods, including raw or undercooked eggs, poultry, meat and dairy products. Salmonella infections can range from mild to severe and can lead to hospitalisation or even death in vulnerable populations. To combat the spread of Salmonella […]
