Re: Interesting article on Legionella in the hospital:

[Guest guest]

I found the article somewhat disturbing.

Trace levels of legionella sp can be found in most municipal water supplies but

this was never mentioned.

There was also little mention of the method of contracting an infection

(inhalation of vapour).

Legionella can and is appropriately managed by disinfection of warm water

systems and ensuring hot water is hot enough to provide sterilisation.

While it is essential that those managing and servicing facilities are aware of

appropriate management techniques, my opinion of the article is that it is

inappropriate.

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> Article can be found at:

http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/legionella-a-hospital-hazard-you-ne\

ed-to-know-about/

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