Legionella and the prevention of legionellosis /

Water is the major natural reservoir for legionellae, and the bacteria are found worldwide in many different natural and artificial aquatic environments, such as cooling towers, water systems in hotels homes, ships and factories, respiratory therapy equipment, fountains misting devices and spa pools...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Bartram, Jamie
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Geneva : World Health Organization, ©2007.
Temas:
Legionnaires' disease > Prevention.
Legionella.
Legionellosis > prevention & control
Legionnaires' Disease > prevention & control
Legionella
Maladie des légionnaires > Prévention.
Legionnaires' disease > Prevention
Legionellosis.
Preventie.
Legionelleninfektion > Prävention.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Legionellosis
  • Ecology and environmental sources of Legionella
  • Approaches to risk management
  • Potable water and in-building distribution systems
  • Cooling towers and evaporative condensers
  • Health-care facilities
  • Hotels and ships
  • Natural spas, hot tubs and swimming pools
  • Disease surveillance and public health management of outbreaks
  • Regulatory aspects
  • Laboratory aspects of Legionella.

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