Sampling of water systems for Legionella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa or bacteriological can be somewhat daunting, with thoughts of "do I need to sample," "how to take a sample" and "where should I send ...

Although nine out of 10 Legionnaires' disease cases are preventable, older workers and those with compromised immune systems continue to be diagnosed each year, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Canadian Water Compliance, a leader in environmental testing and regulatory compliance, is urging Toronto property owners and managers to prioritize Legionella sampling, Legionella analysis, and lead ...

Some attorneys still advise their hospital, hotel or industrial clients that a head-in-the-sand approach to Legionnaires' disease and other waterborne illness is the cost-effective way to manage ...

OBJECTIVE. To help define the scope of nosocomial legionnaire’s disease (LD) and to assess use of recommended diagnostic methods and transmission control practices. METHODS. We surveyed 253 hospitals ...

Jewish Healthcare Foundation funds update. Allegheny County's guidelines for the control of the Legionella bacteria have been updated, thanks to the county health department and Pittsburgh Regional ...

Two Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks on cruises likely stemmed from private hot tubs onboard, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The health agency was ...