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Legionnaires’ Disease Alert: Record-High Case Numbers in Europe
Legionnaires’ Disease Alert: Record-High Case Numbers in EuropeDue to aging or poorly maintained water systems, a growing number of vulnerable seniors, and climate change, the risk of Legionnaires’ disease has risen considerably in recent years. According to the...
Why is Legionnaires’ disease called by that name?
Why is Legionnaires’ disease called by that name? An American Legion convention forever etched in memory It was in July 1976, in the United States, that Legionnaires’ disease—also known as legionellosis— was precisely identified for the first time. That year, the...
Risk Management Strategy for Legionella in Domestic Hot Water
Risk Management Strategy for Legionella in Domestic Hot WaterTo prevent contamination by Legionella pneumophila in domestic hot water systems, regular testing, temperature control, and rapid-response strategies are essential. Here’s a practical and proactive...
Infectious risk posed by Legionella pneumophila outside of serogroup 1 in hospitals
Infectious risk posed by Legionella pneumophila outside of serogroup 1 in hospitalsDespite existing risk control policies and awareness by health authorities, the diagnosis of legionellosis is still far from systematic.Because hospitalized patients are particularly...
Pontiac Fever, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Pontiac Fever, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and TreatmentsWhat is Pontiac fever? What is the difference between it and Legionnaire’s disease? Why is it called that? How does it manifest? And most importantly, how can it be avoided? C4Hydro revisits this illness. What is...
Pseudomonas, Cryptosporidium, Legionella… What Germs Should You Worry About in Pools and Spas?
Pseudomonas, Cryptosporidium, Legionella… What Germs Should You Worry About in Pools and Spas?The main diseases contracted in pools and spas are caused by about ten pathogenic organisms, including Cryptosporidium, Pseudomonas, Shigella, Legionella, Norovirus, and...
Before the School Year: Remember to Detect Legionella in Boarding School and Gym Showers
Before the School Year: Remember to Detect Legionella in Boarding School and Gym ShowersIn recent months, numerous episodes of Legionella contamination have been reported by the media. Recently, a new building at 1325 Jerome Ave., which houses a Bronx charter school...
Optimizing Domestic Hot Water energy consumption
Optimizing Domestic Hot Water energy consumptionThe risk of reducing the temperature of domestic water heatersIn an age when environmental concerns take center stage, the relentless quest for energy savings is leading more and more households to explore innovative...
Legionella sanitary risks: Make the right choice
Legionella sanitary risks: Make the right choiceAs a facility or quality control manager, the Legionella risk is one you must deal with. And as of today, Legionella control is both mandatory and time-consuming. But many methods exist to ensure positive results. Today...