Legionella

Legionella testing services - detection and enumeration of legionella sp., including legionella pneumophila

Legionellae are a common environmental group of organisms that are well adapted to surviving in a variety of water systems. They may enter man-made systems where conditions often allow them to multiply. If water droplets are created and transmitted by such a system then people in the vicinity may be at risk.

Legionellosis is the infection transmitted by inhaling aerosols containing Legionellae. Common sources include shower-heads, fountains, spa-baths, air handling units and cooling towers.

 

 

MP demands answers over Basildon Hospital Legionnaires’ death
AN MP is demanding answers over how a patient allegedly contracted legionnaires’ disease and subsequently died at Basildon Hospital.
Source: esg, Thursday, September 22, 2011 Date and Time of entry: 10:45
Legionnaire's Disease Infection Process Identified
NIH researchers have uncovered a key step in the biochemical sequence the bacterium which causes Legionnaire's disease uses to reproduce inside the cells it infects.
Source: sandt, Monday, July 11, 2011 Date and Time of entry: 10:45 14:27
Legionella bug found at Silksworth ski slope
Sunderland's dry ski slope has been temporarily closed after the discovery of the legionella bug.
Source: bbc, Monday, July 11, 2011 Date and Time of entry: 14:27 14:26