Legionella Risk Assessment
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Health and Fitness
What is the most common way of contracting legionella?
Legionella is a water-borne bacterium that causes a serious form of pneumonia, Legionnaires’ disease. It is the most common way of contracting legionella is by breathing in tiny droplets of water that contain the bacteria. Outbreaks have been linked to cooling towers, hot tubs, spas, and other water systems. The most common way of contracting legionella is by breathing in…
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Health and Fitness
identifying and controlling the risk of legionella bacteria
Legionella bacteria are common in natural water sources, such as lakes and rivers. They can also be found in man-made water systems, such as those used in cooling towers, hot tubs, and air-conditioning units. When these bacteria grow and multiply in water, they can cause a serious type of pneumonia called Legionnaires’ disease. People can get Legionnaires’ disease when they…
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