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 […]
