
Via Mazzini, 21 – Massa e Cozzile (PT) Tel………………….. Fax
... The recurring moving of great numbers of people from one country to another, the contacts between people, continents which are experiencing industrializations or life-conditions which are not up to standards with the sanitary regulations, all of this represents the phenomenon which, for the last few ...
... The recurring moving of great numbers of people from one country to another, the contacts between people, continents which are experiencing industrializations or life-conditions which are not up to standards with the sanitary regulations, all of this represents the phenomenon which, for the last few ...
Potable Water Test Kit
... It is important to screen potable water for harmful bacteria that may have inadvertently entered the water system, either through leaks, human error or even human/animal faecal contamination. Corroded or infrequently used sectinos of pipework can also harbour harmful bacteria. The Marine Potable Wat ...
... It is important to screen potable water for harmful bacteria that may have inadvertently entered the water system, either through leaks, human error or even human/animal faecal contamination. Corroded or infrequently used sectinos of pipework can also harbour harmful bacteria. The Marine Potable Wat ...
Brominators
... method of controlling bacteria in industrial cooling and process water systems. It is normally used, in tablet form, against common bacteria such as Legionella. These Brominators have been developed to provide a safe, convenient, reliable and inexpensive method of controlled dosing. As a result of e ...
... method of controlling bacteria in industrial cooling and process water systems. It is normally used, in tablet form, against common bacteria such as Legionella. These Brominators have been developed to provide a safe, convenient, reliable and inexpensive method of controlled dosing. As a result of e ...
Control Measures for Infectious Diseases
... intestinal epithlial cells •Sporozoites replicate asexually, differentiate into microgametes and macrogametes •Sexual replication •More oocysts ...
... intestinal epithlial cells •Sporozoites replicate asexually, differentiate into microgametes and macrogametes •Sexual replication •More oocysts ...
Page - Legionnaires` disease outbreak investigation
... Legionella [1; 2; 3]. The majority of cases are reported as single (sporadic) cases which can occur throughout the year, with most cases occuring in late summer early and autumn [3; 4; 5]. Clusters (cases associated in space and time) and outbreaks (cases associated in space and time with a common s ...
... Legionella [1; 2; 3]. The majority of cases are reported as single (sporadic) cases which can occur throughout the year, with most cases occuring in late summer early and autumn [3; 4; 5]. Clusters (cases associated in space and time) and outbreaks (cases associated in space and time with a common s ...
Aalborg Universitet Heiselberg, Per Kvols
... the surface and associated together in an extracellular anionic polymer matrix [4]. The matrix is extremely hydrated (97% water) and consists mainly of exopolysaccharides, biological macromolecules (proteins, lipids, DNA and RNA), nutrients, metabolites, and inorganic compounds and particles, as wel ...
... the surface and associated together in an extracellular anionic polymer matrix [4]. The matrix is extremely hydrated (97% water) and consists mainly of exopolysaccharides, biological macromolecules (proteins, lipids, DNA and RNA), nutrients, metabolites, and inorganic compounds and particles, as wel ...
Diagnosis of Legionella Infection
... been developed but are not commercially available. The Biotest Legionella Urine Antigen EIA (Biotest) is intended to detect legionellae other than L. pneumophila serogroup 1, but it does so less reliably than it detects L. pneumophila serogroup 1 [24]. False-positive urinary antigen results have occ ...
... been developed but are not commercially available. The Biotest Legionella Urine Antigen EIA (Biotest) is intended to detect legionellae other than L. pneumophila serogroup 1, but it does so less reliably than it detects L. pneumophila serogroup 1 [24]. False-positive urinary antigen results have occ ...
credence 1000
... CREDENCE is a water-soluble effervescent tablet containing the active ingredient sodium troclosene (NaDCC). When dissolved in water a powerful disinfectant solution is formed by the release of free available chlorine. ...
... CREDENCE is a water-soluble effervescent tablet containing the active ingredient sodium troclosene (NaDCC). When dissolved in water a powerful disinfectant solution is formed by the release of free available chlorine. ...
Floods in Malaysia and its Relevance in Water
... •Inactive when outside of living host cell •Virus linked to waterborne diseases have protein coats that provide protection from enviromental hazards and range in size from 0.02 to 0.09 um •Unlike bacteria or protozoa,they contain only one type of nucleic acid (RNA or DNA) •Key pathogens include hepa ...
... •Inactive when outside of living host cell •Virus linked to waterborne diseases have protein coats that provide protection from enviromental hazards and range in size from 0.02 to 0.09 um •Unlike bacteria or protozoa,they contain only one type of nucleic acid (RNA or DNA) •Key pathogens include hepa ...
Running head: LEGIONNAIRES` DISEASE WRITTEN PROTOCOL 1
... of the differences. The Internet Journal of Emergency & Intensive Care Medicine, discussed that using a quinolone over a macrolide for treatment of Legionnaires' may be more beneficial due to faster recovery with the quniolones and a shorter hospital stay (Orsini, Yunen, Lalane & Izarnotegui, 2010). ...
... of the differences. The Internet Journal of Emergency & Intensive Care Medicine, discussed that using a quinolone over a macrolide for treatment of Legionnaires' may be more beneficial due to faster recovery with the quniolones and a shorter hospital stay (Orsini, Yunen, Lalane & Izarnotegui, 2010). ...
BinaxNOW S. pneumoniae
... Increase in amoxicillin treatment following Binax positive result Binax detected an additional 17 % of pneumococcal pneumonia Sensitivity and specificity of Binax allows change of antibiotic therapy. Recommend use of Binax for diagnosis and implementing treatment ...
... Increase in amoxicillin treatment following Binax positive result Binax detected an additional 17 % of pneumococcal pneumonia Sensitivity and specificity of Binax allows change of antibiotic therapy. Recommend use of Binax for diagnosis and implementing treatment ...
Bacteria control: Testing membrane filter cartridges
... per cm2 of the effective membrane surface [ASTM F838-05 Standard Test Method for Determining Bacterial Retention of Membrane Filters Utilized for Liquid Filtration]. In fact this method replicates what normally occurs gradually in a sterilising filtration process. The method used originated from the ...
... per cm2 of the effective membrane surface [ASTM F838-05 Standard Test Method for Determining Bacterial Retention of Membrane Filters Utilized for Liquid Filtration]. In fact this method replicates what normally occurs gradually in a sterilising filtration process. The method used originated from the ...
Potential sources - Legionnaires` disease outbreak investigation
... epicentre be clearly defined). Once all potential sources within the 500m radius have been identified and visited, the radius may be increased to 1000m or more. Transmission is usually only considered likely up to about 2000m, although in an outbreak in Lens in the north of France in 2003-2004, tran ...
... epicentre be clearly defined). Once all potential sources within the 500m radius have been identified and visited, the radius may be increased to 1000m or more. Transmission is usually only considered likely up to about 2000m, although in an outbreak in Lens in the north of France in 2003-2004, tran ...
File - Working Toward Zero HAIs
... disease. The first two cases were reported in the spring of 2011. At that time the health district conducted an environmental assessment and collected bulk water samples from the Luxor. Results of the water samples did not detect Legionella bacteria and the environmental assessment indicated guests ...
... disease. The first two cases were reported in the spring of 2011. At that time the health district conducted an environmental assessment and collected bulk water samples from the Luxor. Results of the water samples did not detect Legionella bacteria and the environmental assessment indicated guests ...
Severe Peripheral Neuropathy With Areflexic and Flaccid
... associated with multisystemic extrapulmonary manifestations. Any species of the Legionellaceae family may cause this form of pneumonia in both normal and compromised hosts, but the most frequently pathogenic species is Legionella pneumophila that accounts for about 90% of all human infection.1,2 Ubi ...
... associated with multisystemic extrapulmonary manifestations. Any species of the Legionellaceae family may cause this form of pneumonia in both normal and compromised hosts, but the most frequently pathogenic species is Legionella pneumophila that accounts for about 90% of all human infection.1,2 Ubi ...
Water sanitation for the prevention of Legionellosis in a large
... level of certain contaminants, and it also determines acceptable methods of treatment. For example, on June 7, 1991, EPA published a regulation to control lead and copper in drinking water. Exposure to lead and copper can cause anything between gastritis to brain damage. “The treatment technique for ...
... level of certain contaminants, and it also determines acceptable methods of treatment. For example, on June 7, 1991, EPA published a regulation to control lead and copper in drinking water. Exposure to lead and copper can cause anything between gastritis to brain damage. “The treatment technique for ...
L. pneumophila (Group 1 - 6) Test System
... advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection. Do not breathe vapor. Dispose of waste observing all local, state, and federal laws. The wells of the Slide do not contain viable organisms. However, consider the Slide potentially bio-hazardous materials and handle accordin ...
... advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection. Do not breathe vapor. Dispose of waste observing all local, state, and federal laws. The wells of the Slide do not contain viable organisms. However, consider the Slide potentially bio-hazardous materials and handle accordin ...
Legionella
... identified once several cases have been reported (EPA, 1999). Active surveillance of Legionella infection, especially among hospital patients at high risk is an important tool for minimizing risk of Legionnaires’ Disease because it also allows for prompt remedial actions (EPA, 1999). In hospitals w ...
... identified once several cases have been reported (EPA, 1999). Active surveillance of Legionella infection, especially among hospital patients at high risk is an important tool for minimizing risk of Legionnaires’ Disease because it also allows for prompt remedial actions (EPA, 1999). In hospitals w ...
Spectrus NX1100 Controls Cooling System Microbes
... In an effort to maintain biological control at a west Texas chemical plant, a competitor was using various single-active, commodity-type, non-oxidizing biocides (isothiazolin, glutaraldehyde, and dodecylguanidine hydrochloride), along with chlorine dioxide. Secondary treated municipal wastewater wit ...
... In an effort to maintain biological control at a west Texas chemical plant, a competitor was using various single-active, commodity-type, non-oxidizing biocides (isothiazolin, glutaraldehyde, and dodecylguanidine hydrochloride), along with chlorine dioxide. Secondary treated municipal wastewater wit ...
FA15001 IFA L. pneumophila (Group 1-6) CLSI
... advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection. Do not breathe vapor. Dispose of waste observing all local, state, and federal laws. The wells of the Slide do not contain viable organisms. However, consider the Slide potentially bio-hazardous materials and handle accordin ...
... advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection. Do not breathe vapor. Dispose of waste observing all local, state, and federal laws. The wells of the Slide do not contain viable organisms. However, consider the Slide potentially bio-hazardous materials and handle accordin ...
... based detection methods also cannot discriminate dead cells from live cells. Conversely, culture-based methods only detect the cultivable bacterial cells, and generate CFU counts. Methods used prior to culturing Legionella (such as pretreatment with acid or heat) reduce its cultivability on selectiv ...
Mycoplasma and Fastidious Gram Negative Bacteria
... bacteria bind macrophage C3 receptor bacteria uptaken by macrophages prevent phagolysosome fusion intracellular multiplication bacteria produce enzymes cell dies & bacteria are released ...
... bacteria bind macrophage C3 receptor bacteria uptaken by macrophages prevent phagolysosome fusion intracellular multiplication bacteria produce enzymes cell dies & bacteria are released ...
Legionnaires’ Disease Frequently Asked Questions
... No. Legionnaires’ disease is not spread from person to person. People only get sick by breathing in water vapor containing the bacteria (for example, by inhaling contaminated mist from faucets, showers, whirlpools or cooling towers). People who are sick cannot make others sick. ...
... No. Legionnaires’ disease is not spread from person to person. People only get sick by breathing in water vapor containing the bacteria (for example, by inhaling contaminated mist from faucets, showers, whirlpools or cooling towers). People who are sick cannot make others sick. ...
Legionella

The genus Legionella is a pathogenic group of Gram-negative bacteria that includes the species L. pneumophila, causing legionellosis (all illnesses caused by Legionella) including a pneumonia-type illness called Legionnaires' disease and a mild flu-like illness called Pontiac fever.It may be readily visualized with a silver stain. Legionella is common in many environments, including soil and aquatic systems, with at least 50 species and 70 serogroups identified.The side chains of the cell wall carry the bases responsible for the somatic antigen specificity of these organisms. The chemical composition of these side chains both with respect to components and arrangement of the different sugars determines the nature of the somatic or O antigen determinants, which are essential means of serologically classifying many Gram-negative bacteria.Legionella acquired its name after an outbreak of a then-unknown ""mystery disease"" sickened 221 persons, causing 34 deaths. The outbreak was first noticed among people attending a convention of the American Legion—an association of U.S. military veterans. The convention occurred in Philadelphia during the U.S. Bicentennial year in July 21–24, 1976. This epidemic among U.S. war veterans, occurring in the same city as—and within days of the 200th anniversary of—the signing of the Declaration of Independence, was widely publicized and caused great concern in the United States.On January 18, 1977, the causative agent was identified as a previously unknown bacterium subsequently named Legionella. See Legionnaires' disease for full details.