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LegionellaLegionella pneumophilaLegionnaires' DiseaseLegionellosisWater MicrobiologyAcanthamoeba castellaniiAir ConditioningHartmannellaAcanthamoebaWater SupplySanitary EngineeringImmunophilinsAmoebaLegionellaceaerab1 GTP-Binding ProteinsBacterial ProteinsLung AbscessDNA, BacterialSerotypingColony Count, MicrobialBathsNeuronal Apoptosis-Inhibitory ProteinPhagosomesMacrophagesPneumonia, BacterialMice, Inbred AAntigens, BacterialAgglutination TestsCharcoalCulture MediaDental EquipmentAntibodies, BacterialDrinking WaterDisinfectionAmoebidaBacteriological TechniquesU937 CellsPeptidylprolyl IsomeraseVirulenceDental FacilitiesVacuolesAmoebozoaFlagellinErythromycinGuinea PigsWater PollutionFresh WaterSpecies SpecificityGenes, BacterialRNA, Ribosomal, 16SWater PurificationWater WellsPolymerase Chain ReactionFluorescent Antibody TechniqueMolecular Sequence Data
Legionella
Gram-negative aerobic rods, isolated from surface water or thermally polluted lakes or streams. Member are pathogenic for man. Legionella pneumophila is the causative agent for LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE.
Legionella pneumophila
A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that is the causative agent of LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE. It has been isolated from numerous environmental sites as well as from human lung tissue, respiratory secretions, and blood.
Legionnaires' Disease
An acute, sometimes fatal, pneumonia-like bacterial infection characterized by high fever, malaise, muscle aches, respiratory disorders and headache. It is named for an outbreak at the 1976 Philadelphia convention of the American Legion.
Legionellosis
Infections with bacteria of the genus LEGIONELLA.
Water Microbiology
The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in water. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms.
Acanthamoeba castellanii
A species of free-living soil amoebae in the family Acanthamoebidae. It can cause ENCEPHALITIS and KERATITIS in humans.
Air Conditioning
The maintenance of certain aspects of the environment within a defined space to facilitate the function of that space; aspects controlled include air temperature and motion, radiant heat level, moisture, and concentration of pollutants such as dust, microorganisms, and gases. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
Hartmannella
A genus of free-living amoebae found in fresh water. The cysts usually pass harmlessly through the intestinal tract of man and may thus be found in feces. Occasionally, these organisms cause respiratory tract infections or generalized fatal meningoencephalitis.
Acanthamoeba
A genus of free-living soil amoebae that produces no flagellate stage. Its organisms are pathogens for several infections in humans and have been found in the eye, bone, brain, and respiratory tract.
Water Supply
Means or process of supplying water (as for a community) usually including reservoirs, tunnels, and pipelines and often the watershed from which the water is ultimately drawn. (Webster, 3d ed)
Sanitary Engineering
A branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of environmental facilities conducive to public health, such as water supply and waste disposal.
Immunophilins
Members of a family of highly conserved proteins which are all cis-trans peptidyl-prolyl isomerases (PEPTIDYLPROLYL ISOMERASE). They bind the immunosuppressant drugs CYCLOSPORINE; TACROLIMUS and SIROLIMUS. They possess rotamase activity, which is inhibited by the immunosuppressant drugs that bind to them.
Amoeba
A genus of ameboid protozoa. Characteristics include a vesicular nucleus and the formation of several lodopodia, one of which is dominant at a given time. Reproduction occurs asexually by binary fission.
Legionellaceae
A family of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that do not form endospores or microcysts.
rab1 GTP-Binding Proteins
A genetically related subfamily of RAB GTP-BINDING PROTEINS involved in vesicle transport between the ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM and the GOLGI APPARATUS and through early Golgi compartments. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 3.6.1.47.
Bacterial Proteins
Proteins found in any species of bacterium.
Lung Abscess
Solitary or multiple collections of PUS within the lung parenchyma as a result of infection by bacteria, protozoa, or other agents.
DNA, Bacterial
Deoxyribonucleic acid that makes up the genetic material of bacteria.
Serotyping
Process of determining and distinguishing species of bacteria or viruses based on antigens they share.
Colony Count, Microbial
Enumeration by direct count of viable, isolated bacterial, archaeal, or fungal CELLS or SPORES capable of growth on solid CULTURE MEDIA. The method is used routinely by environmental microbiologists for quantifying organisms in AIR; FOOD; and WATER; by clinicians for measuring patients' microbial load; and in antimicrobial drug testing.
Baths
The immersion or washing of the body or any of its parts in water or other medium for cleansing or medical treatment. It includes bathing for personal hygiene as well as for medical purposes with the addition of therapeutic agents, such as alkalines, antiseptics, oil, etc.
Neuronal Apoptosis-Inhibitory Protein
An inhibitor of apoptosis protein that was initially identified during analysis of CHROMOSOME DELETIONS associated with SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY. Naip contains a nucleotide binding oligomerization domain and a carboxy-terminal LEUCINE rich repeat.
Phagosomes
Membrane-bound cytoplasmic vesicles formed by invagination of phagocytized material. They fuse with lysosomes to form phagolysosomes in which the hydrolytic enzymes of the lysosome digest the phagocytized material.
Macrophages
The relatively long-lived phagocytic cell of mammalian tissues that are derived from blood MONOCYTES. Main types are PERITONEAL MACROPHAGES; ALVEOLAR MACROPHAGES; HISTIOCYTES; KUPFFER CELLS of the liver; and OSTEOCLASTS. They may further differentiate within chronic inflammatory lesions to EPITHELIOID CELLS or may fuse to form FOREIGN BODY GIANT CELLS or LANGHANS GIANT CELLS. (from The Dictionary of Cell Biology, Lackie and Dow, 3rd ed.)
Pneumonia, Bacterial
Inflammation of the lung parenchyma that is caused by bacterial infections.
Mice, Inbred A
Antigens, Bacterial
Substances elaborated by bacteria that have antigenic activity.
Agglutination Tests
Tests that are dependent on the clumping of cells, microorganisms, or particles when mixed with specific antiserum. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
Charcoal
An amorphous form of carbon prepared from the incomplete combustion of animal or vegetable matter, e.g., wood. The activated form of charcoal is used in the treatment of poisoning. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
Culture Media
Any liquid or solid preparation made specifically for the growth, storage, or transport of microorganisms or other types of cells. The variety of media that exist allow for the culturing of specific microorganisms and cell types, such as differential media, selective media, test media, and defined media. Solid media consist of liquid media that have been solidified with an agent such as AGAR or GELATIN.
Dental Equipment
The nonexpendable items used by the dentist or dental staff in the performance of professional duties. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p106)
Antibodies, Bacterial
Immunoglobulins produced in a response to BACTERIAL ANTIGENS.
Drinking Water
Water that is intended to be ingested.
Disinfection
Rendering pathogens harmless through the use of heat, antiseptics, antibacterial agents, etc.
Amoebida
An order of ameboid protozoa that is commonly uninucleate and possess mitochondria. Most organisms are nonpathogenic.
Bacteriological Techniques
Techniques used in studying bacteria.
U937 Cells
A human cell line established from a diffuse histiocytic lymphoma (HISTIOCYTIC LYMPHOMA, DIFFUSE) and displaying many monocytic characteristics. It serves as an in vitro model for MONOCYTE and MACROPHAGE differentiation.
Peptidylprolyl Isomerase
An enzyme that catalyzes the isomerization of proline residues within proteins. EC 5.2.1.8.
Virulence
The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of microorganisms or viruses as indicated by case fatality rates and/or the ability of the organism to invade the tissues of the host. The pathogenic capacity of an organism is determined by its VIRULENCE FACTORS.
Dental Facilities
Use for material on dental facilities in general or for which there is no specific heading.
Vacuoles
Any spaces or cavities within a cell. They may function in digestion, storage, secretion, or excretion.
Amoebozoa
A supergroup (some say phylum) of ameboid EUKARYOTES, comprising ARCHAMOEBAE; LOBOSEA; and MYCETOZOA.
Flagellin
A protein with a molecular weight of 40,000 isolated from bacterial flagella. At appropriate pH and salt concentration, three flagellin monomers can spontaneously reaggregate to form structures which appear identical to intact flagella.
Erythromycin
A bacteriostatic antibiotic macrolide produced by Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin A is considered its major active component. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins.
Guinea Pigs
A common name used for the genus Cavia. The most common species is Cavia porcellus which is the domesticated guinea pig used for pets and biomedical research.
Water Pollution
Contamination of bodies of water (such as LAKES; RIVERS; SEAS; and GROUNDWATER.)
Fresh Water
Water containing no significant amounts of salts, such as water from RIVERS and LAKES.
Species Specificity
The restriction of a characteristic behavior, anatomical structure or physical system, such as immune response; metabolic response, or gene or gene variant to the members of one species. It refers to that property which differentiates one species from another but it is also used for phylogenetic levels higher or lower than the species.
Genes, Bacterial
The functional hereditary units of BACTERIA.
RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
Constituent of 30S subunit prokaryotic ribosomes containing 1600 nucleotides and 21 proteins. 16S rRNA is involved in initiation of polypeptide synthesis.
Water Purification
Any of several processes in which undesirable impurities in water are removed or neutralized; for example, chlorination, filtration, primary treatment, ion exchange, and distillation. It includes treatment of WASTE WATER to provide potable and hygienic water in a controlled or closed environment as well as provision of public drinking water supplies.
Water Wells
Constructions built to access underground water.
Polymerase Chain Reaction
In vitro method for producing large amounts of specific DNA or RNA fragments of defined length and sequence from small amounts of short oligonucleotide flanking sequences (primers). The essential steps include thermal denaturation of the double-stranded target molecules, annealing of the primers to their complementary sequences, and extension of the annealed primers by enzymatic synthesis with DNA polymerase. The reaction is efficient, specific, and extremely sensitive. Uses for the reaction include disease diagnosis, detection of difficult-to-isolate pathogens, mutation analysis, genetic testing, DNA sequencing, and analyzing evolutionary relationships.
Fluorescent Antibody Technique
Test for tissue antigen using either a direct method, by conjugation of antibody with fluorescent dye (FLUORESCENT ANTIBODY TECHNIQUE, DIRECT) or an indirect method, by formation of antigen-antibody complex which is then labeled with fluorescein-conjugated anti-immunoglobulin antibody (FLUORESCENT ANTIBODY TECHNIQUE, INDIRECT). The tissue is then examined by fluorescence microscopy.
Molecular Sequence Data
Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories.

Legionella taurinensis sp. nov., a new species antigenically similar to Legionella spiritensis. (1/757)

A group of 42 Legionella-like organisms reacting specifically with Legionella spiritensis serogroup 1 antisera were collected throughout Europe by the Centre National de Reference (French National Reference Centre) for Legionella. This group of isolates differed somewhat from L. spiritensis in terms of biochemical reactions, ubiquinone content and protein profile. The latter two analyses revealed that one of these L. spiritensis-like isolates, Turin I no. 1T, was highly related, but not identical to any of the red autofluorescent species of Legionella. In fact, this strain was the first of these particular isolates recognized to emit a red autofluorescence when exposed to UV light. Profile analysis of randomly amplified polymorphic DNA established that the red autofluorescent L. spiritensis-like isolates constituted a homogeneous group distinct from Legionella rubrilucens and Legionella erythra. DNA-DNA hybridization studies involving the use of S1 nuclease confirmed that the indicated group of isolates are a new species of Legionella, for which the name Legionella taurinensis is proposed with strain Turin I no. 1T (deposited as ATCC 700508T) as the type strain.  (+info)

Bilateral pleuritis caused by Legionella micdadei. (2/757)

A 58-year-old woman was hospitalized because of progressive respiratory distress. She had a history of myasthenia gravis and invasive thymoma. After thymectomy, she had been administered oral prednisolone and intrathoracic anti-cancer drugs postoperatively. Her chest radiograph revealed bilateral pleural effusions. Legionella micdadei (L. micdadei) was isolated from the pleural effusions, and she was diagnosed as pleuritis caused by L. micdadei. She died despite intensive therapy with mechanical ventilation, drainage tube in the chest and intravenous erythromycin. Although only two cases of Legionellosis caused by L. micdadei have been reported in Japan, clinicians should be aware of L. micdadei as one of the candidates for infection in immunosuppressed hosts.  (+info)

Usefulness of fatty acid composition for differentiation of Legionella species. (3/757)

Numerical analysis of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) profiles of 199 isolates and 76 reference strains, belonging to all validly described species of the genus Legionella that can be cultured in laboratory media, was used to differentiate between the species of this genus. With the exception of the strains that autofluoresced red, it was possible to differentiate all the other Legionella species. The strains of the species L. bozemanii, L. dumoffii, L. feeleii, L. gormanii, L. maceachernii, L. micdadei, and L. quinlivanii did not form single clusters, showing some degree of variability in the fatty acid compositions. The strains of the blue-white autofluorescent species had very similar fatty acid compositions and were difficult to distinguish from each other. Nine isolates had fatty acid profiles unlike those of any of the validly described species and may represent different FAME groups of known species or undescribed Legionella species. The method used in this study was useful for screening and discriminating large number of isolates of Legionella species. Moreover, the results obtained can be included in a database of fatty acid profiles, leading to a more accurate automatic identification of Legionella isolates.  (+info)

The in-vitro activity of moxifloxacin against Legionella species and the effects of medium on susceptibility test results. (4/757)

The in-vitro activities of moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin and rifampicin against 49 Legionella spp. isolates were determined by an agar dilution method with buffered charcoal yeast extract agar containing alpha-ketoglutarate. Because the inhibitory effects of charcoal in the test media were pronounced (92% for quinolones, 90.5% for rifampicin and 92.5% for erythromycin), the MICs were corrected for the charcoal-bound fraction of the antibiotics. The corrected geometric mean MICs were 0.018 mg/L for moxifloxacin, 0.02 mg/L for ciprofloxacin, 0.27 mg/L for erythromycin and 0.005 mg/L for rifampicin.  (+info)

Comparative analysis of Legionella pneumophila and Legionella micdadei virulence traits. (5/757)

While the majority of Legionnaire's disease has been attributed to Legionella pneumophila, Legionella micdadei can cause a similar infection in immunocompromised people. Consistent with its epidemiological profile, the growth of L. micdadei in cultured macrophages is less robust than that of L. pneumophila. To identify those features of the Legionella spp. which are correlated to efficient growth in macrophages, two approaches were taken. First, a phenotypic analysis compared four clinical isolates of L. micdadei to one well-characterized strain of L. pneumophila. Seven traits previously correlated with the virulence of L. pneumophila were evaluated: infection and replication in cultured macrophages, evasion of phagosome-lysosome fusion, contact-dependent cytotoxicity, sodium sensitivity, osmotic resistance, and conjugal DNA transfer. By nearly every measure, L. micdadei appeared less virulent than L. pneumophila. The surprising exception was L. micdadei 31B, which evaded lysosomes and replicated in macrophages as efficiently as L. pneumophila, despite lacking both contact-dependent cytopathicity and regulated sodium sensitivity. Second, in an attempt to identify virulence factors genetically, an L. pneumophila genomic library was screened for clones which conferred robust intracellular growth on L. micdadei. No such loci were isolated, consistent with the multiple phenotypic differences observed for the two species. Apparently, L. pneumophila and L. micdadei use distinct strategies to colonize alveolar macrophages, causing Legionnaire's disease.  (+info)

Australian isolates of Legionella longbeachae are not a clonal population. (6/757)

Legionella longbeachae is almost as frequent a cause of legionellosis in Australia as Legionella pneumophila, but epidemiological investigation of possible environmental sources and clinical cases has been limited by the lack of a discriminatory subtyping method. The purpose of this study was to examine the genetic variability among Australian isolates of L. longbeachae serogroup 1. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) of SfiI fragments revealed three distinct pulsotypes among 57 clinical and 11 environmental isolates and the ATCC control strains of L. longbeachae serogroups 1 and 2. Each pulsotype differed by four bands, corresponding to <65% similarity. A clonal subgroup within each pulsotype was characterized by >88% similarity. The largest major cluster was pulsotype A, which included 43 clinical isolates and 9 environmental isolates and was divided into five subgroups. Pulsotypes B and C comprised smaller numbers of clinical and environmental isolates, which could each be further divided into three subgroups. The ATCC type strain of L. longbeachae serogroup 1 was classified as pulsotype B, subtype B3, while the ATCC type strain of L. longbeachae serogroup 2 was identified as a different pulsotype, LL2. SfiI macrorestriction analysis followed by PFGE showed that the Australian L. longbeachae strains are not a single clonal population as previously reported.  (+info)

Detection of Legionella DNA in peripheral leukocytes, serum, and urine from a patient with pneumonia caused by Legionella dumoffii. (7/757)

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has been used to detect Legionella DNA in respiratory tract, serum, and urine samples from patients with pneumonia. In addition, a preliminary study using a guinea pig model suggested that testing of peripheral leukocytes by PCR may be more sensitive than testing of other samples. We used PCR to detect Legionella DNA in serial peripheral leukocyte (buffy coat), serum, and urine samples from a patient with pneumonia caused by Legionella dumoffii. Legionella DNA was detected in all 3 sample types when first collected. Buffy coat and urine samples remained positive up to 56 days after the onset of symptoms, whereas serum samples were positive from 10 up to 16 days after the onset of symptoms. Sequencing of PCR amplicons indicated the presence of L. dumoffii DNA in positive samples. It appears that buffy coat may be a useful sample to test for Legionella DNA, but further study is required to determine the precise sensitivity and to make comparisons with other sample types.  (+info)

Novel phospholipase A activity secreted by Legionella species. (8/757)

Bacterial phospholipases are regarded as a major virulence factor in infection. In bacteria associated with pneumonia, destruction of lung surfactant and host cell membranes by bacterial phospholipases secreted during infection is thought to contribute to the disease. Phospholipase C (PLC) activity has been described in several Legionella species (W. B. Baine, J. Gen. Microbiol. 134:489-498, 1988; W. B. Baine, J. Gen. Microbiol. 131:1383-1391, 1985). By using detection methods such as thin-layer chromatography and mass spectrometry, PLC activity could not be detected in several strains of Legionella pneumophila. Instead, phospholipid degradation was identified to be caused by a novel PLA activity. We could demonstrate that PLA secretion starts at the mid-exponential-growth phase when bacteria were grown in liquid culture. Several Legionella species secreted different amounts of PLA. Legionella PLA may act as a powerful agent in the mediation of pathogenicity due to destruction of lung surfactant and epithelial cells.  (+info)

Multiplication of different Legionella species in Mono Mac 6 cells and in Acanthamoeba castellanii. | Applied and Environmental...Multiplication of different Legionella species in Mono Mac 6 cells and in Acanthamoeba castellanii. | Applied and Environmental...
Survival and distribution of legionellae in the environment are assumed to be associated with their multiplication in amoebae, whereas the ability to multiply in macrophages is usually regarded to correspond to pathogenicity. Since most investigations focused on Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1, we examined the intracellular multiplication of different Legionella species in Mono Mac 6 cells, which express phenotypic and functional features of mature monocytes, and in Acanthamoeba castellanii, an environmental host of Legionella spp. According to the bacterial doubling time in Mono Mac 6 cells and in A. castellanii, seven clusters of legionellae could be defined which could be split further with regard to finer differences. L. longbeachae serogroup 1, L. jordanis, and L. anisa were not able to multiply in either A. castellanii or Mono Mac 6 cells and are members of the first cluster. L. dumoffi did not multiply in Mono Mac 6 cells but showed a delayed multiplication in A. castellanii 72 h after ...
https://aem.asm.org/content/63/4/1219?ijkey=908df181c6993a0d8fc204f0b424840f2212dccb&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha
Legionella bozemanii Pneumonia in an Immunocompromised Patient<...
TY - JOUR. T1 - Legionella bozemanii Pneumonia in an Immunocompromised Patient. AU - JAEGER, THOMAS M.. AU - ATKINSON, PATTY P.. AU - ADAMS, BART A.. AU - WRIGHT, ALAN J.. AU - HURT, RICHARD D.. N1 - Copyright: Copyright 2017 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.. PY - 1988. Y1 - 1988. N2 - Legionella bozemanii, a rare cause of pneumonia, has a predilection for patients with impaired cellular immunity and underlying disease. We report the 12th culture-proven case of this infection, acquired in the community by a patient undergoing chemotherapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The diagnosis was established when studies of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid produced a positive reaction with species-specific fluorescent antibody and growth on selective culture media. Although erythromycin was administered within 48 hours after the initial examination, the clinical condition did not improve substantially until rifampin was added to the antimicrobial regimen.. AB - Legionella bozemanii, a rare cause of ...
https://mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/legionella-bozemanii-pneumonia-in-an-immunocompromised-patient
Application of hydrogen peroxide as an innovative method of treatment for Legionella control in a hospitalwater network
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide (HP) use as a disinfectant in the hospital water network for the control of Legionella spp. colonization. Methods: Following the detection of high levels of Legionella contamination in a 136-bed general hospital water network, an HP treatment of the hot water supply (25 mg/L) was adopted. During a period of 34 months, the effectiveness of HP on Legionella colonization was assessed. Legionella was isolated in accordance with ISO-11731 and identification was carried out by sequencing of the mip gene. Results: Before HP treatment, L. pneumophila sg 2-15 was isolated in all sites with a mean count of 9950±8279 cfu/L. After one-month of HP treatment, we observed the disappearance of L. pneumophila 2-15, however other Legionella species previously not seen were found; Legionella pneumophila 1 was isolated in one out of four sampling sites (2000 cfu/L) and other non-pneumophila species were present in all sites (mean load 3000±2887 ...
https://arpi.unipi.it/handle/11568/865826
Presence of Legionella spp. in Hot Water Networks of Different Italian Residential Buildings: A Three-Year Survey[v1] |...Presence of Legionella spp. in Hot Water Networks of Different Italian Residential Buildings: A Three-Year Survey[v1] |...
Although the European reports highlight an increase in community-acquired Legionnaires’ disease cases, the risk of Legionella spp. in private houses is underestimated. In Pisa (Italy) we performed a three-year survey on Legionella presence in 121 buildings with an independent hot water production (IB); 64 buildings with a central hot water production (CB); and 35 buildings with a solar thermal system for hot water production (TB). From all the 220 buildings Legionella spp. was researched in two hot water samples collected either at the recirculation point or at on the first floor and on the last floor, while the potable water quality was analyzed in three cold water samples collected at the inlet from the aqueduct network, at the exit from the autoclave, and at the most remove remote? tap. Legionella pneumophila sg1, Legionella pneumophila sg2-16 and not-pneumophila Legionella species were detected in 26% of the hot water networks, mostly in CB and TB. In these buildings we detected correlations
https://www.preprints.org/manuscript/201710.0058/v1
Preživljavanje i rast bakterija iz roda Legionella I Pseudomonas u različitim uzorcima voda | Repozitorij Medicinskog fakulteta...
Legionella is a facultative Gram-negative intracellular bacterium. It belongs to the family Legionellaceae. It was first documented as the cause of human disease in 1976, among members of the American Legion, after suffering from pneumonia. Hugh Tatlock is thought to be the first to isolate Legionella spp. Bacteria are widespread in the nature, and especially in the water and moist soil. Legionella colonize a large number of different water supply systems including water mains, reservoirs, towers, devices for heating, cooling towers and evaporation of water, etc., and are responsible for 2 to 5% of pneumonia in the general population. Infections in humans are caused by at least 20 species of Legionella, and the most common causative agent is Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1. Sg1 shows higher virulence compared to other serogroups. Bacteria can enter the respiratory system from a contaminated environment in the form of an aerosol. Contaminated aerosol is the most commonly created around water ...
https://repository.medri.uniri.hr/islandora/object/medri:4182
Infection biology: How Legionella subverts ... ( Bacteria of the genus Legionella h...)Infection biology: How Legionella subverts ... ( Bacteria of the genus Legionella h...)
...Bacteria of the genus Legionella have evolved a sophisticated s...In humans Legionella is responsible for the so-called Legionna...These microorganisms are found in soil lakes and rivers and can ente...The research group led by Hubert Hilbi Professor of Medical Microbiol...,Infection,biology:,How,Legionella,subverts,to,survive,biological,biology news articles,biology news today,latest biology news,current biology news,biology newsletters
http://www.bio-medicine.org/biology-news-1/Infection-biology-3A-How-Legionella-subverts-to-survive-31066-1/
Cutaneous Abscess Caused by Legionella micdadei in an Immunosuppressed Patient | Annals of Internal Medicine | American College...Cutaneous Abscess Caused by Legionella micdadei in an Immunosuppressed Patient | Annals of Internal Medicine | American College...
Legionella micdadei is most commonly associated with pulmonary infection in the immunosuppressed patient (1, 2). We report the case of an immunosuppressed patient who developed a cutaneous abscess of the leg from which L. micdadei was the only organism isolated. To our knowledge, no bacteriologically documented extrathoracic infection with this organism has been reported previously.. A 62-year-old woman developed rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis secondary to necrotizing vasculitis in July 1983, necessitating treatment with prednisone and cyclophosphamide. In June 1984 she was hospitalized because of the abrupt development of pain and redness in the right calf. She had continued to take prednisone, ...
http://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/699626/cutaneous-abscess-caused-legionella-micdadei-immunosuppressed-patient
Development of a combined air sampling and quantitative real-time PCR method for detection of Legionella spp. - Nuffield...Development of a combined air sampling and quantitative real-time PCR method for detection of Legionella spp. - Nuffield...
The objective of this study was to develop and optimize the combined methods of air sampling and real time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) for quantifying aerosol Legionella spp. Primers and TaqMan hydrolysis probe based on 5S rRNA gene specific for Legionella spp were used to amplify a specific DNA product of 84 bp. The impinger air sampler plus T-100 sampling pump was used to collect aerosol Legionella and as low as 10 fg of Legionella DNA per reaction could detected. Preliminary studies demonstrated that the developed method could detect aerosol Legionella spp 1.5-185 organisms /500 l of air within 5 hours, in contrast to culture method, that required a minimum of 7-10 days.
https://ndm.medsci.ox.ac.uk/publications/94633
ASMscience | Duopath Legionella: a Ne
Several molecular biological methods are increasingly being used for the identification of legionellae in man-made aquatic environments. Currently, the genus Legionella is known to include 51 species. Some of the species have been isolated only from environmental sources up to now, but it is generally accepted that all species may cause pneumonia, especially in immunocompromised persons. These huge numbers of Legionella spp. represent a very wide serological heterogeneity that can lead to unsatisfying sensitivity and specificity of serological identification tools. The specificity of Duopath Legionella was calculated by testing 50 bacterial strains isolated from water samples and grown on GVPC agar plates. The latex agglutination assay Legionella spp. recognizes seven of the most frequent Legionella non-pneumophila species causing Legionnaires disease but not the wide range of legionellae found in water systems, which are also suspected to be pneumonia pathogens. In many countries, water or
https://www.asmscience.org/content/book/10.1128/9781555815660.ch19
Legionella analyse, water analyseLegionella analyse, water analyse
FISH colony hybridisation. A new service/Kit which is offered by BioVisible is detection of Legionella using the FISH technique. In this procedure the Legionella bacteria are grown on Legionella specific plates for 1 day. The resulting micro-colonies are than stained with a Legionella specific probe which makes the Legionella bacteria fluorescent. These fluorescent bacteria can than be detected using a fluorescence microscope. The whole procedure takes less than 24 hours. This technique combines the traditional growth of Legionella bacteria on plates with the speed and accuracy of modern molecular detection techniques.. The Legionella Fast Service is only available for the Netherlands. For questions, please contact Mr. J. de Vogel: [email protected] ...
http://www.biovisible.com/indexleg.php?page=legfisheng
De novo synthesis of Legionella pneumophila antigens during intracellular growth in phagocytic cells. | Infection and ImmunityDe novo synthesis of Legionella pneumophila antigens during intracellular growth in phagocytic cells. | Infection and Immunity
Legionella pneumophilia is a gram-negative rod which is able to multiply within phagocytic cells. The process of phagocytosis leads to a rapid environmental change that might require a coordinate regulation of gene expression to ensure intracellular survival. Since there is little information on up- and downregulation of genes during the early phases of phagocytosis, we radiolabeled intracellular L. pneumophila at different times after phagocytosis by macrophages of the Mono Mac 6 cell line and immunoprecipitated antigens with antilegionella sera or monoclonal antibodies. We could identify two antigens which were upregulated, one of which was the Mip protein, three antigens which were downregulated, and three antigens which were not detectable in extracellularly grown L. pneumophila. The Mip protein was stained most intensively 4 to 8 h after intracellular infection, suggesting that it is needed during intracellular multiplication rather than initiation of infection. A 44-kDa antigen which was ...
https://iai.asm.org/content/64/5/1679?ijkey=ca0014fe93a6ad8007d5644fee53393725be4b89&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha
Biofilms, thermophilic amoebae and Legionella pneumophila - a quantitative risk assessment for distributed water | Water...Biofilms, thermophilic amoebae and Legionella pneumophila - a quantitative risk assessment for distributed water | Water...
A simplistic quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) based on the maximum risk curve (r = 1) was developed for Legionella within a water distribution system. Both biofilms and a thermophilic isolate of acanthamoebae were shown to increase the resistance of Legionella to conventional thermal disinfection by between one and two logs respectively. The level of risk presented to consumers was shown to exceed the USEPA 10-4 benchmark in many cases tested. This was caused, in part, by the sensitivity of the risk model but also through a lack of reliable dose-response data for Legionella. Notwithstanding this, the current study provided comparative information on the efficacy of conventional disinfection against Legionella. Combined chlorine was shown to reduce the risk of infection by as much as 1-log when compared to free chlorine, although thermal disinfection provided the most effective means of risk reduction. Biofilm detachment and the interaction of Legionella with acanthamoebae were two ...
https://iwaponline.com/wst/article-abstract/50/1/77/9736/Biofilms-thermophilic-amoebae-and-Legionella?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Figure 2 - Legionella-Like Amebal Pathogens--Phylogenetic Status and Possible Role in Respiratory Disease - Volume 2, Number 3...
1Genomic DNA was isolated by standard methods and extracted with phenol/chloroform. A 1400-bp 16S rDNA segment was amplified by using primers specific for Eubacteria and based on a consensus of Legionella 16S rRNA sequences. Each strain was sequenced at least 3 times to ascertain accuracy of obtained results. 16S rRNA sequences for all Legionella species, those of some previously sequenced LLAPs and Coxiella burnetii were obtained from GenBank/EMBL and aligned with sequences generated in this study, using the GCG sequence analysis package (version 8.0). Comparisons were performed at NCBI using the BLAST network service (32). Ambiguous and hypervariable regions were removed before phylogenetic analysis, which was carried out on 53 strains for 1303 nucleotides by the neighbor-joining method from the Phylogeny Inference Package (Phylip) (33), version 3.5. Multiple datasets (X100) were analyzed, and different distance models were compared to ensure reliability. Some of the 16S rRNA sequences ...
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/2/3/96-0311-f2
ASMscience | Interaction of Legionell
Several pathogens exhibit a considerable host range. Legionella pneumophila, for example, can infect various protozoa species, experimentally inoculated guinea pigs, and human macrophages, as well as epithelial cells. Vegetative cells of Dictyostelium feed on bacteria and upon starvation aggregate and differentiate into pluricellular fruiting bodies. To evaluate whether D. discoideum is a suitable model system for studying Legionella pathogenicity, the authors compared the intracellular growth of different Legionella species in Dictyostelium with the established host model system Acanthamoeba castellanii. The FlaA-and the Mip-negative mutant of L. pneumophila Corby revealed moderate growth defects and the ligA-negative mutant was severely impaired to grow intracellularly. To examine host functions required for growth, the authors also investigated defined Dictyostelium mutants. Identification of Legionella spp., Dictyostelium spp., and Hartmannella spp. by fluorescence-labeled rRNA probes have been
http://www.asmscience.org/content/book/10.1128/9781555817985.chap28
Legionella & Pathogen Control Copper-Silver Ionization (CSI) Systems - Legionella Control Services and EquipmentLegionella & Pathogen Control Copper-Silver Ionization (CSI) Systems - Legionella Control Services and Equipment
Copper silver ionization is a non-chemical water treatment technology regarded as one of the most clinically effective prevention and remediation solution for Legionella and other bacteria. Positively charged silver and copper ions are systematically introduced into the water using a byproduct-free method to rid plumbing infrastructure of Legionella bacteria and other negatively charged bacteria. Copper ions weaken the bacteria cell walls while silver causes lysis (death). CSI introduces disinfectant ions at doses of approximately 0.1 - 0.8 ppm of copper (Cu2+) and 30 - 80 ppb silver (Ag+) to travel throughout the plumbing infrastructure and attack Legionella in various parts of the plumbing distribution system. Both these ranges are well below EPA maximum allowable levels of 1.3 ppm and 100 ppb respectively.. Industrial Water System Service. Contact Nancrede Engineering at [email protected] or +1 888 56-WATER (569-2837) for rapid response service in Indiana, the Midwest and throughout the U.S. ...
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Legionella - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaLegionella - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The genus Legionella is a pathogenic group of Gram-negative bacteria. It includes the species causing a pneumonia-type illness called Legionnaires disease, and a mild flu-like illness called Pontiac fever.[1] It may be seen with a silver stain. Legionella is common in many environments, including soil and aquatic systems, with at least 50 species and 70 strains 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 as well as 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 got its name after a 1976 outbreak of a then-unknown mystery disease sickened. 221 people were infected, with 34 deaths. The outbreak was first noticed among people attending a convention of the American Legion-an association of ...
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legionella
Legionella - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaLegionella - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The genus Legionella is a pathogenic group of Gram-negative bacteria. It includes the species causing a pneumonia-type illness called Legionnaires disease, and a mild flu-like illness called Pontiac fever.[1] It may be seen with a silver stain. Legionella is common in many environments, including soil and aquatic systems, with at least 50 species and 70 strains 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 as well as 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 got its name after a 1976 outbreak of a then-unknown mystery disease sickened. 221 people were infected, with 34 deaths. The outbreak was first noticed among people attending a convention of the American Legion-an association of ...
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legionella_pneumophila
Tatlockia maceachernii
Biohazard level, growth media and temperature, gram stain, industrial applications and more information for Tatlockia maceachernii.
http://thelabrat.com/protocols/Bacterialspecies/Tatlockiamaceachernii.shtml
A Legionella-like Bacterium Related to WIGA in a Fatal Case of Pneumonia | Annals of Internal Medicine | American College of...A Legionella-like Bacterium Related to WIGA in a Fatal Case of Pneumonia | Annals of Internal Medicine | American College of...
An unusual bacterium serologically related to a rickettsia-like agent, designated previously as WIGA, was seen in lung tissue from a patient who died of pneumonia of unknown cause. A fluorescent antibody conjugate prepared with the WIGA organism, isolated in 1959, was used to stain the lung tissue. Enormous numbers of fluorescent bacteria in the lungs of this patient confirm the pathogenicity of this unusual bacterium. ...
http://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/693486/legionella-like-bacterium-related-wiga-fatal-case-pneumonia
Legionella growth potential of drinking water produced by a reverse osmosis pilot plantLegionella growth potential of drinking water produced by a reverse osmosis pilot plant
Treatment processes, such as membrane filtration with reverse osmosis (RO), are used to produce drinking water with a high degree of biostability. To our knowledge, the influence of RO water on biofilm formation and growth of L. pneumophila has not yet been investigated. Therefore, this study aimed (i) to determine the Legionella growth potential of (remineralised) RO-water produced by a pilot plant and to compare this to conventional treated groundwater, and (ii) to determine if different pipe materials, in contact with remineralised RO-water, can cause growth of L. pneumophila. The Legionella growth potential of water was determined with the boiler biofilm monitor (BBM) that mimics the flow of water in a premise plumbing system. The Legionella growth potential of materials in contact with remineralised RO-water was determined by using the biomass production potential (BPP)-test. ATP concentrations in the biofilm on the glass rings from the BBM fed with (remineralised) RO water fluctuated ...
https://library.wur.nl/WebQuery/wurpubs/549864
Legionella Compliance Equipment | Legionella Control InternationalLegionella Compliance Equipment | Legionella Control International
Professional legionella compliance equipment & test kits to monitor & control risks from Legionnaires disease. More equipment for legionella compliance.
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Legionella & Coli Water Test KitLegionella & Coli Water Test Kit
With our professional Legionella and E. Coli Test Kit, you can find out if your water contains either of these potentially harmful contaminants.. Legionella and E. Coli are both strains of bacteria that can thrive in water under a wide range of temperatures and conditions. These bacteria most often develop in the portion of the water distribution system from the water meter to the tap in homes and buildings.. This Legionella and E. Coli Test Kit comes with everything you need to test your water, this is an at-home test kit. (NO MAIL IN REQUIRED). ...
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Turners Watercare - Controlling Legionella, legionella risk assessment and water analysis
Turners Watercare UK Ltd. Controlling Legionella, Water Treatment, Legionella Risk Assessment and Water Analysis. Achieve the hygene levels required by law and provide a safe working environment for you, your staff & the public. When did you last have YOUR water system checked
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Clira - Complete Legionella Independent Risk AssessmentClira - Complete Legionella Independent Risk Assessment
CLIRA Ltd. Complete Legionella Independent Risk Assessments. Our team has over 35 years of experience and an established track record in providing legionella risk assessments, legionella consultancy services and water quality management services throughout the UK.
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Legionella Training Courses - CQC, Ofsted & ACOP L8 Legionella CoursesLegionella Training Courses - CQC, Ofsted & ACOP L8 Legionella Courses
Legionella training courses at Awareness, Responsible Person, Duty Holder & Refresher levels. CQC, Ofsted & HSE ACOP L8 legionella courses..
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Veriflow Legionella species | Invisible SentinelVeriflow Legionella species | Invisible Sentinel
The most advanced Legionella detection technology on the market Accurate, rapid results - with viability differentiation Veriflow Legionella is...
https://invisiblesentinel.com/products/water-quality-tests/veriflow-legionella-species/
Dr Jim Robinson - Senior Legionella ConsultantDr Jim Robinson - Senior Legionella Consultant
Dr Jim Robinson is an experienced legionella consultant & Chartered Biologist. Jim Robinson has over 30 years advising on legionella control & compliance.
https://legionellacontrol.com/about/key-people/dr-jim-robinson/
A pilot study of rapid whole-genome sequencing for the investigation of a Legionella outbreak | BMJ OpenA pilot study of rapid whole-genome sequencing for the investigation of a Legionella outbreak | BMJ Open
Here, we have demonstrated the feasibility of using WGS to perform an investigation of a Legionella outbreak. Using genomic analysis, we were readily able to distinguish outbreak from non-outbreak Legionella isolates, and to identify probable environmental sources, thus supporting the findings of the previous epidemiological investigation. The main advantage of WGS over other typing techniques such as monoclonal antibody typing,8 amplified fragment length polymorphism,19 pulsed-field gel electrophoresis,3 and sequence-based typing9 is that it interrogates the whole genome, thus giving maximum resolution, even within individual sequence types. Current barriers to routine implementation of WGS include the inability to sequence directly from clinical specimens, the lack of availability of comprehensive open-access genomic databases to compare isolates to, the lack of automated data interpretation software to deliver clinically relevant information and the need for cost-benefit analyses of WGS ...
http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/3/1/e002175
Legionella Water Testing Accuracy and Recovery
Legionellosis are infections caused by bacteria of the genus Legionella, generally by aerosol inhalation. With over 9,000 human cases reported per year, it is one of the most frequent causes of waterborne disease. Capable of colonizing artificial water systems and equipment containing water, making this pathogen a major issue for:. ...
https://www.pall.co.uk/uk/en/laboratory/microbiology-qc/legionella-water-testing.html
UW Medical Center Legionella update | UW HSNewsBeatUW Medical Center Legionella update | UW HSNewsBeat
(10.17 update) At this time, there have been no cases reported from UW Medical Center since we took steps to eliminate the risk of Legionella in Cascade Tower, including point-of-use filters and hyperchlorination of the water system. The intervening time span is approximately twice the usual incubation period for Legionnaires disease, suggesting that the outbreak has ended. However, we and Public-Health-Seattle & King County are continuing to monitor to ensure Legionella are not detected in the water system.
http://newsbeat.uw.edu/story/uw-medical-center-legionella-update-9142016
Legionella Control and Inspection - Integrated Water ServicesLegionella Control and Inspection - Integrated Water Services
IWS Water Hygiene were commissioned by a UK City Council to provide Legionella risk assessment, L8 Inspection and monitoring programmes and clean and disinfection of water systems at 960 locations for council clients including, education, housing, social services, commercial, libraries and museums.. Prior to the award to IWS, The City Council were receiving 960 hand written service reports each month and all Legionella risk assessments were in paper format. Within the first month of mobilisation the IWS ORT system had been populated with all site and asset information.. Working in partnership with the City Council we are developing the asset management database to include purchasing and invoicing functionality. IWS Water Hygiene has also adopted specific working methods to provide and maintain a high level of delivery for customer Satisfaction both for the client and residents.. Feedback from client reviews indicates that IWS are considered to be one of the best performing contractors within the ...
http://www.integrated-water.co.uk/case-studies/legionella-control-and-inspection/
Legionella Control SolutionsLegionella Control Solutions
Leaders in Legionella Control Solutions helping businesses achieve ACoPL8 compliance via Legionella Risk Assessments, Hygiene Services, TMV servicing,..
http://www.nantltd.co.uk
Most recent papers with the keyword Legionella colonisation | Read by QxMDMost recent papers with the keyword Legionella colonisation | Read by QxMD
Speaking at a recent IHEEM seminar focusing on some of the key water hygiene and safety, and waterborne infection prevention issues, facing healthcare estates/ engineering personnel responsible for large, complex water systems, Dr Nick Hill, technical director of the Water Hygiene Centre, examined some of the continuing areas of uncertainty over the characteristics and properties of different Legionella serogroups, the colonisation levels necessary to cause illness in individuals of varying susceptibility, potential sources, and the materials most likely to harbour the bacterium, and discussed effective methods for killing the organism, and preventing its spread ...
https://www.readbyqxmd.com/keyword/90272
CDC study finds Legionella DNA in 84 percent of cooling towers across the U.S.?CDC study finds Legionella DNA in 84 percent of cooling towers across the U.S.?
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they found the Legionella bacteria prevalent in cooling towers throughout...
https://www.phcppros.com/articles/5180-cdc-study-finds-legionella-dna-in-84-percent-of-cooling-towers-across-the-u-s
Legionella: epidemiology and human infection, environment and diagnosis | HSTalksLegionella: epidemiology and human infection, environment and diagnosis | HSTalks
Click to launch & play an online audio visual presentation by Dr. Diane Lindsay on Legionella: epidemiology and human infection, environment and diagnosis, part of a collection of online lectures.
https://hstalks.com/t/3496/legionella-epidemiology-and-human-infection-enviro/
Polar delivery of Legionella type IV secretion system substrates is essential for virulence | PNASPolar delivery of Legionella type IV secretion system substrates is essential for virulence | PNAS
Based on previous observations that a number of Dot/Icm-secreted effectors localize to the cytoplasmic face of the LCV adjacent to the bacterial poles, we hypothesized and then showed that components of the Dot/Icm T4SS localize to both bacterial poles and also demonstrated that the substrate SdeC was exported juxtaposed to the poles of the bacterium during an infection. Although a detailed mechanism by which Dot/Icm is localized to the cell termini remains to be elucidated, the localization appears to be initiated by targeting components of the T4SS to the bacterial midcell during cell division. Finally, and most significantly, we demonstrated that altering the shape of Legionella cells resulted in nonpolar secretion of Dot/Icm effectors that was insufficient to alter the hosts endocytic pathway, thereby showing that polar secretion of substrates is required for Legionellas virulence.. A number of mechanisms have been proposed to explain how bacteria target proteins to their poles (2, 4). The ...
https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2017/07/05/1621438114.full
Legionella outbreak associated with Florence nursing home - WALB.com, South Georgia News, Weather, SportsLegionella outbreak associated with Florence nursing home - WALB.com, South Georgia News, Weather, Sports
A recent outbreak of Legionella pneumonia has been associated with the Glenwood Nursing Home facility in Florence, according to the State Health Department.
http://www.walb.com/story/23729438/legionella-outbreak-associated-with-florence-nursing-home
Latest sampling results for Legionella bacteria at fresh water cooling towers
In July, the EMSD tested 78 water samples collected from cooling towers in 57 buildings. Three samples were detected to have a Legionella bacteria count (LBC) at or above the upper threshold, which is 1 000 colony-forming units per millilitre. These three samples were collected from cooling towers at 176-178 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai; Block 5, Hong Kong Spinners Industrial Building, 760-762 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Lai Chi Kok; and 31C Chi Kiang Street, To Kwa Wan ...
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201308/07/P201308070293.htm
Legionella | CIDRAP
Infections with Legionella bacteria have quadrupled since 2000, and the CDC says outbreaks are preventable through proper management of water systems, such as cooling towers. ...
http://cidrapsource.com/infectious-disease-topics/legionella
Результаты поиска по ProkaryoteРезультаты поиска по Prokaryote
Legionella Micdadei Bacteria, Proteobacteria, Prokaryote, Microorganism, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Human Microbiome. Микробиология Part Press (2011-10-11) - ISBN-13: 978-613-7-90000-0 ...
https://www.morebooks.de/ru/search?q=Prokaryote&via_keyword=1
Legionella Water Testing Laboratory | Sample CollectionLegionella Water Testing Laboratory | Sample Collection
Detect Legionella bacteria in your facilitys water with routine testing. Hyperions laboratory is CDC ELITE and EMLAP Certified. Our experienced personnel conduct sample collection and laboratory testing.
https://hyperionbiotechnology.com/environmental-microbiology/
Legionella Bacteria Identified with PCR and DNA Sequencing | WebWireLegionella Bacteria Identified with PCR and DNA Sequencing | WebWire
Legionella Bacteria Identified with PCR and DNA Sequencing , , EMSL Analytical offers analytical services to quickly identify microbial pathogens that may be present in people s homes, schools and offices. , , , , Cinnaminson, NJ, Augu...
https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=159631
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare<...Pharmaceutical & Healthcare<...
In addition to the water-borne bacteria above, in 2005 Express Micro Science became the first laboratory in Scotland to be UKAS accredited for Legionella testing. As a member of the Legionella Control Association we appreciate how critical it is to control this serious risk to public health.. Not only do we have more experience in water-borne bacteria and Legionella testing than anyone else in the country, we recently rebuilt the EMS water lab. Now more advanced than ever, and with double the capacity, our lab yields more legionella testing results, in even less time.. Air Quality Testing ...
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p-hemophilus bordetella, legionella Flashcards - Cram.comp-hemophilus bordetella, legionella Flashcards - Cram.com
Study Flashcards On p-hemophilus bordetella, legionella at Cram.com. Quickly memorize the terms, phrases and much more. Cram.com makes it easy to get the grade you want!
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/p-hemophilus-bordetella-legionella-406309
Risk Management in Tourism Facilities; Thinking Proactively about LegionellaRisk Management in Tourism Facilities; Thinking Proactively about Legionella
Recent events in cities such as Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Quebec, Moncton, and Surrey have highlighted the risk destinations face when there are Legionella outbreaks. These resources are being
https://www.tourismvancouver.com/members/articles/post/risk-management-in-tourism-facilities-thinking-proactively-about-legionella/
Legionella Risk Assessments and Inspections - NPS InfinityLegionella Risk Assessments and Inspections - NPS Infinity
Do you have a building with water? Make sure it is compliant by using our full range of legionella services, risk assessments and inspections around the UK.
https://norseinfinity.co.uk/legionella-prevention-and-management/legionella-risk-assessments/
Entertainment centre gets legionella all clear - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Entertainment centre gets legionella all clear - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The Warrnambool City Council has confirmed legionella bacterium is no longer present in the airconditioning system of the citys entertainment centre.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-05-14/entertainment-centre-gets-legionella-all-clear/435504
Molecular characterization of Legionella pneumophila -induced interleukin-8 expression in T cells | BMC Microbiology | Full TextMolecular characterization of Legionella pneumophila -induced interleukin-8 expression in T cells | BMC Microbiology | Full Text
Legionella pneumophila is the causative agent of human Legionnaires disease. During infection, the bacterium invades macrophages and lung epithelial cells, and replicates intracellularly. However, little is known about its interaction with T cells. We investigated the ability of L. pneumophila to infect and stimulate the production of interleukin-8 (IL-8) in T cells. The objective of this study was to assess whether L. pneumophila interferes with the immune system by interacting and infecting T cells. Wild-type L. pneumophila and flagellin-deficient Legionella, but not L. pneumophila lacking a functional type IV secretion system Dot/Icm, replicated in T cells. On the other hand, wild-type L. pneumophila and Dot/Icm-deficient Legionella, but not flagellin-deficient Legionella or heat-killed Legionella induced IL-8 expression. L. pneumophila activated an IL-8 promoter through the NF-κB and AP-1 binding regions. Wild-type L. pneumophila but not flagellin-deficient Legionella activated NF-κB, p38 mitogen
https://bmcmicrobiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2180-10-1/figures/6
A Specific Genomic Location within the icm/dot Pathogenesis Region of Different Legionella Species Encodes Functionally Similar...A Specific Genomic Location within the icm/dot Pathogenesis Region of Different Legionella Species Encodes Functionally Similar...
L. pneumophila grows intracellularly and kills the host cell due to the activity of the Icm/Dot type IV secretion system, which is believed to form a protein complex that translocates effector proteins from the bacterial cytoplasm into the host cell. The icm/dot system was recently discovered also in C. burnetii and included all of the icm/dot genes except for icmR (30, 31). The icmR gene, together with icmQLp, is located in region IIa; their gene products are predicted to be found in the bacterial cytoplasm and are not homologous to conjugation-related proteins encoded by plasmid R64. This information, together with the finding that C. burnetii contains the entire icm/dot system except for icmR, led us to focus on region IIa as a potential cause for differences between bacteria that contain the Icm/Dot virulence system.. Besides L. pneumophila, several pathogenic Legionella species have been described, and we chose to study two of them: L. micdadei which is the second most common agent of ...
https://iai.asm.org/content/72/8/4503
Enumeration of Legionella pneumophila in cooling tower water systems on Environmental XPRTEnumeration of Legionella pneumophila in cooling tower water systems on Environmental XPRT
Article Enumeration of Legionella pneumophila in cooling tower water systems. Legionella pneumophila, the causative agent of Legionnaires disease, is known to colonise and frequently grow in cooling tower waters. Disease is acquired by inhaling aeros...
https://www.environmental-expert.com/articles/enumeration-of-legionella-pneumophila-in-cooling-tower-water-systems-4956
Evaluation of an indirect hemagglutination test for Legionella pneumophila serogroups 1 to 4. | Journal of Clinical MicrobiologyEvaluation of an indirect hemagglutination test for Legionella pneumophila serogroups 1 to 4. | Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Parallel testing of 895 sera by indirect hemagglutination and indirect fluorescent-antibody techniques showed 97.3% agreement. Although the indirect hemagglutination technique usually showed more cross-reactivity among serogroups than the indirect fluorescent-antibody technique with Formalin-fixed antigens and a conjugate which detected primarily immunoglobulin G antibodies, heterologous serogroup reactions were significantly lower than homologous serogroup titers and the etiological serogroup could be easily defined. The indirect hemagglutination techniques showed no cross-reactivity with a crude extract of Escherichia coli O13:K92:H4. Since the indirect hemagglutination technique was shown to detect both immunoglobulin M and immunoglobulin G antibodies and was found to be rapid, simple, and inexpensive, it appears to be an excellent alternative to the indirect fluorescent-antibody test for serodiagnosis of legionellosis. ...
https://jcm.asm.org/content/13/6/1040
Testing for Downtown Oklahoma City Building Negative For Legionella Bacteria | Legionnaires disease LawyerTesting for Downtown Oklahoma City Building Negative For Legionella Bacteria | Legionnaires disease Lawyer
Back in February, it was reported by KFOR that around six employees who worked inside the Robinson Renaissance Building had tested positive for Legionella bacteria. In addition, it was also revealed through lab results that the Legionella bacteria was located within one of the buildings cooling systems.. Now new testing has been conducted on the downtown Oklahoma City building, testing which shows the building has been cleared of Legionella bacteria. This was revealed when KFOR was given additional information about the extensive testing which had taken place at the building since back in February when KFOR first received the information.. In addition, it has also been revealed that regular screenings on the buildings cooling tower will be included to the maintenance schedule in order to identify and resolve any kind of potential problem, including Legionella bacteria, early. Overall, while it is certainly discouraging to hear that about six employees wound up testing positive for Legionella ...
http://www.legionnairelawyer.com/testing-for-downtown-oklahoma-city-building-negative-for-legionella-bacteria/
Contamination of Hospital Water Supplies in Gilan, Iran, with Legionella pneumophila, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas...Contamination of Hospital Water Supplies in Gilan, Iran, with Legionella pneumophila, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas...
This study is designed to determine the contamination degree of hospital water supplies with |i|Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Legionella pneumophila|/i|, and |i|E. coli|/i| in Gilan, Iran. Samples were collected directly into sterile containers and concentrated by centrifuge. Half part of any sample transferred to yeast extract broth and the second part transferred to Trypticase Soy Broth and incubated for 3 days. DNA was extracted by using commercial kit. Four rounds of PCR were performed as follows: multiplex PCR for detecting |i|Pseudomonas aeruginosa|/i|, Integron 1, and Metallo-|i|β|/i|-lactamases gene; PCR for detecting |i|Legionella pneumophila|/i| and |i|mip|/i| gene separately; PCR for detecting |i|E. coli|/i|; and another PCR for detecting whole bacterial presence. Contamination rates of cold, warm, and incubator water samples with |i|P. aeruginosa|/i|, were 16.6%, 37.5%, and 6.8% consequently. Degrees of contamination with |i|L. pneumophila|/i| were 3.3%, 9.3%, and 10
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ipid/2015/809842/
Development of a new CARD-FISH protocol for quantification of Legionella pneumophila and its application in two hospital...Development of a new CARD-FISH protocol for quantification of Legionella pneumophila and its application in two hospital...
The use of the published FISH probe for direct detection of Leg. pneumophila (Grimm et al. 1998) led to unsatisfactory results in terms of signal intensity and background fluorescence in our cooling tower samples. We therefore developed a CARD-FISH protocol which significantly improved detectability of the cells. The cells were much brighter and larger and could be easily differentiated from background fluorescence. However, when applying this protocol to a series of related Legionella species, we observed a high degree of cross-hybridization. Actually, all tested Legionella species showed a rather strong fluorescence signal. A sequence comparison using the ribosomal databases RDPII, SILVA and Greengenes revealed that almost all legionellae showed the same two mismatches in comparison with the Leg. pneumophila target sequence. By applying the newly designed competitor probe, cross-hybridization could be prevented completely. For specific detection of Leg. pneumophila in environmental samples ...
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2012.05289.x/full
Legionella Antigen, Urine
The Legionella Urinary Antigen assay is specific for L. pneumophila serogroup 1. This serogroup is responsible for greater than 70% of all cases of legionellosis. Culture is recommended for detection of other serogroups of L. pneumophila or species of Legionella, and to confirm infection ...
https://www.marshfieldlabs.org/sites/ltrm/Human/Pages/22824.aspx
Cloning and sequencing of the Legionella pneumophila fur gene....Cloning and sequencing of the Legionella pneumophila fur gene....
Cloning and sequencing of the Legionella pneumophila fur gene.: Iron is required for the intracellular and extracellular growth of Legionella pneumophila (Lp).
https://www.mysciencework.com/publication/show/cloning-sequencing-legionella-pneumophila-fur-gene-4d928f29
BCYE agar plates and legionella culture - Biology-OnlineBCYE agar plates and legionella culture - Biology-Online
In 1977, McDade et al. identified Legionella pneumophila as the causative agent of Legionnaires disease, a multisystem disease manifested primarily by pneumonia.1,2 In 1978 a new medium, F-G Agar, resulted in improved growth of L. pneumophila, a very fastidious organism.3 Freely et al. modified F-C Agar by substituting yeast extract as a vitamin source and replacing starch with activated charcoal, producing Charcoal Yeast Extract (CYE) Agar.4 In 1980, Pasculle et al. reported that CYE Agar could be improved by the addition of ACES (N-2-acetamido-2-aminoethane sulfonic acid) buffer.5 One year later, Edelstein further increased the sensitivity of the medium by adding the potassium salt of alpha-ketoglutaric acid. ...
https://www.biology-online.org/biology-forum/viewtopic.php?p=138411
ER remodeling by the large GTPase atlastin promotes vacuolar growth of Legionella pneumophila | EMBO ReportsER remodeling by the large GTPase atlastin promotes vacuolar growth of Legionella pneumophila | EMBO Reports
The pathogenic bacterium Legionella pneumophila replicates in host cells within a distinct ER‐associated compartment termed the Legionella‐containing vacuole (LCV). How the dynamic ER network contributes to pathogen proliferation within the nascent LCV remains elusive. A proteomic analysis of purified LCVs identified the ER tubule‐resident large GTPase atlastin3 (Atl3, yeast Sey1p) and the reticulon protein Rtn4 as conserved LCV host components. Here, we report that Sey1/Atl3 and Rtn4 localize to early LCVs and are critical for pathogen vacuole formation. Sey1 overproduction promotes intracellular growth of L. pneumophila, whereas a catalytically inactive, dominant‐negative GTPase mutant protein, or Atl3 depletion, restricts pathogen replication and impairs LCV maturation. Sey1 is not required for initial recruitment of ER to PtdIns(4)P‐positive LCVs but for subsequent pathogen vacuole expansion. GTP (but not GDP) catalyzes the Sey1‐dependent aggregation of purified, ER‐positive ...
http://embor.embopress.org/content/18/10/1817
Restriction of Legionella pneumophila growth in macrophages requires the concerted action of cytokine and Naip5/Ipaf signalling...Restriction of Legionella pneumophila growth in macrophages requires the concerted action of cytokine and Naip5/Ipaf signalling...
Restriction of Legionella pneumophila growth in macrophages requires the concerted action of cytokine and Naip5/Ipaf signalling pathways.s profile, publications, research topics, and co-authors
https://scholars.duke.edu/display/pub765725
Legions of immune cells in the lung keep Legionella at bay | Physicians Weekly for Medical News, Journals & ArticlesLegions of immune cells in the lung keep Legionella at bay | Physicians Weekly for Medical News, Journals & Articles
With this discovery, they have dissected the complex roles of legions of immune cells that interact to destroy the bacterium.. Legionella pneumophila is the bacterium that causes legionnaires disease. The bacterium preferentially grows within pond amoebae, but can accidentally cause serious lung infections in susceptible humans.. It is not passed from person to person, but people contract the disease through inhaling contaminated water, in the form of water vapour (small droplets) produced by air-conditioning units, spas and other water sources. Legionella causes disease when it invades and destroys our amoeba-like macrophages in the lungs.. PhD student at the University of Melbournes Bio21 Institute, Andrew Brown, used a recent Belgian study that characterised immune cell populations in inflamed tissues as a basis to look at what was going on in the lung when it was infected with Legionella bacteria.. He uncovered a new population of immune cells that was playing a significant role: the ...
https://www.physiciansweekly.com/legions-of-immune-cells-in-the-lung-keep-legionella-at-bay/
Legionella bacteria
Legionellosis is a respiratory disease caused by Legionella bacteria. Sometimes the bacteria cause a serious type of pneumonia (lung infection) called Legionnaires disease. The bacteria can also cause a less serious infection called Pontiac fever that has symptoms similar to a mild case of the flu. The bacteria can be found in most water systems, and is fairly common. Below are a few pieces that discuss the bacteria and the disease.. Legionnaires disease: Can it be found in water systems? says that it is important to note that Legionella can be effectively controlled. When controlled properly, the bacterium represents a minimal health risk and emergency actions should not be required. The key to preventing an outbreak of Legionnaires disease starts with the municipal water system. Additionally, a good building water management plan, responsibly implemented, should control the bacteria from colonizing to dangerous levels within individual building water systems.. Monochloramine for ...
http://nano.dottrend.com/blog/tag/legionella-bacteria/
Legiolert - IDEXX CanadaLegiolert - IDEXX Canada
The Legiolert test detects Legionella pneumophila in potable and nonpotable water samples. This test is based on a bacterial enzyme-detection technology that signals the presence of Legionella pneumophila through utilization of a substrate present in the Legiolert reagent. Legionella pneumophila cells grow rapidly and reproduce using the rich supply of amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients present in the Legiolert reagent. Actively growing strains of Legionella pneumophila use the added substrate to produce a brown color indicator. The Legiolert test detects Legionella pneumophila at 1 organism in 100 mL within 7 days.. ...
https://ca.idexx.com/en-ca/water/water-products-services/legiolert/
Novel cycloheximide derivatives with antimicrobial activity against Legionella pneumophilaNovel cycloheximide derivatives with antimicrobial activity against Legionella pneumophila
Rasch et al. recently published an article describing antimicrobial properties of cycloheximide derivatives with adamantyl moieties against Legionella pneumophila. Ten different cycloheximide derivatives were synthesized in this study, and five were found to inhibit L. pneumophila growth at a concentration of 30 uM or 40 uM. Interestingly, several other clinically significant Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens were not susceptible to these derivatives which suggests a very narrow spectrum of activity which may be limited specifically to L. pneumophila ...
https://www.toku-e.com/Novel-cycloheximide-derivatives-with-antimicrobial-activity-against-Legionella-pneumophila.aspx
Legionella Risk Assessment Legionnaires Disease Cardiff<...Legionella Risk Assessment Legionnaires Disease Cardiff<...
Thompson Services are a local company who provide expertise on Legionella Risk Assessment services in Cardiff. Contact us today to arrange a legionella risk assessment in Cardiff & South Wales
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reagents-molecular-assay-infection-bacteria-legionella-species-rrna
Definition : Molecular assay reagents intended to identify species of Legionella, a genus of intracellular bacteria of the family Legionellaceae, by detecting specific genetic information of the ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) of the target bacteria. Some species of Legionella bacteria may cause pneumonia-like diseases (i.e., legionellosis) in humans, either as a serious illness (Legionnaires disease) or in a milder form (Pontiac fever).. Entry Terms : Reagents, Molecular Assay, Infection, Bacteria, Legionella Species, rRNA. UMDC code : 21590 ...
http://productguide.optometricmanagement.com/term/6849/reagents-molecular-assay-infection-bacteria-legionella-species-rrna
Detection Of 16s RNA From Legionella Pneumophila Using Impedance Spectroscopy On Microfluidic DevicesDetection Of 16s RNA From Legionella Pneumophila Using Impedance Spectroscopy On Microfluidic Devices
Legionellosis is a life threatening disease caused by pathogenic Legionella pneumophila. L. pneumophila is found in natural and engineered water systems where ...
https://www.omicsonline.org/proceedings/detection-of-16s-rna-from-legionella-pneumophila-using-impedance-spectroscopy-on-microfluidic-devices-18847.html
Virulence factor rtx in Legionella pneumophila, evidence suggesting it is a modular multifunctional protein | BMC Genomics |...Virulence factor rtx in Legionella pneumophila, evidence suggesting it is a modular multifunctional protein | BMC Genomics |...
Here we report a comparative analysis of the Rtx toxin, as well as a fine analysis of repeats, identified in this protein in strains of L. pneumophila serogroup 1 from four completed genomes (strains Lens, Paris, Philadelphia and Corby), one shotgun ongoing sequencing project (strain Alcoy 2300/99) and one contig coming from a cosmid of the Legionella strain AA100. All these strains are known to be virulent [19, 21, 26, 27].. The rtx genes analyzed in the six genomes studied, present modularity. The toxin appears to be clearly divided in two regions, the N-terminal, involved in adhesion, and the C-terminal region, involved in adhesion and pore formation in the host membranes. The repeats in the N-terminal region analysed by PFAM database searches, have different kinds of adhesion domains. In all the N-terminal type a repeats of the Paris strain, similarity was found with the Thrombospondin type 3 repeat (TSP_3) of the human endothelial cell. In humans, this domain has been shown to bind ...
https://bmcgenomics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2164-9-14
Detection of Legionella pneumophila in environmental water samples using a fluorescein conjugated monoclonal antibodyDetection of Legionella pneumophila in environmental water samples using a fluorescein conjugated monoclonal antibody
Sixty-three environmental water samples from various sources were examined for the presence of Legionella pneumophila with a commercially available direct fluorescent monoclonal antibody (GS), an indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) and culture. GS detected L. pneumophila in 94% and 100% of env …
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2673821/?dopt=Abstract
LegionellaLegionella
Legionella is the bacterium that leads to what is known as legionnaires disease, which is a type of pneumonia (lung infection). The bacterium acquired its name after a 1976 outbreak when many people, who went to a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion, suffered from this disease. Each year, between 8,000 and 18,000 people are hospitalized with Legionnaires disease in the U.S. The actual number of infections is undoubtedly higher since many infections are not diagnosed or reported.. People get Legionnaires disease when they breathe in a mist or vapor (small droplets of water in the air) containing the bacteria. Symptoms may include a high fever, chills, cough, muscle aches, headaches, and diarrhea. The bacteria are not spread from one person to another person.. The Legionella bacteria are found in natural water sources such as rivers, lakes and reservoirs, but usually in low numbers. If conditions are favorable, the bacteria may grow in water systems increasing the risks of ...
http://rogergriffith.com/engineering/legionella-2/
OPUS at UTS: Characterization of the tail-specific protease (Tsp) from Legionella. - Open Publications of UTS ScholarsOPUS at UTS: Characterization of the tail-specific protease (Tsp) from Legionella. - Open Publications of UTS Scholars
Bacterial tail-specific proteases (Tsps) have been attributed a wide variety of functions including intracellular virulence, cell wall morphology, proteolytic signal cascades and stress response. This study tested the hypothesis that Tsp has a key function for the transmissive form of Legionella pneumophila. A tsp mutant was generated in Legionella pneumophila 130b and the characteristics of this strain and the isogenic wild-type were examined using a range of growth and proteomic analyses. Recombinant Tsp protein was also produced and analyzed. The L. pneumophila tsp mutant showed no defect in growth on rich media or during thermo-osmotic stress conditions. In addition, no defects in cellular morphology were observed when the cells were examined using transmission electron microscopy. Purified recombinant Tsp was found to be an active protease with a narrow substrate range. Proteome analysis using iTRAQ (5% coverage of the proteome) found that, of those proteins detected, only 5 had different ...
https://opus.lib.uts.edu.au/handle/10453/116041
ELMIRA HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTINUES TO REFUSE LEADING LEGIONNARIES DISEASE EXPERT PERMISSION TO BE ONSITE | Ziff Law Firm, LLPELMIRA HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTINUES TO REFUSE LEADING LEGIONNARIES DISEASE EXPERT PERMISSION TO BE ONSITE | Ziff Law Firm, LLP
The Elmira Housing Authority continues to refuse to allow a leading expert on Legionnaires disease onsite to assist in the investigation into the recent outbreak at Elmiras Flannery Towers.. The Ziff Law Firm has been retained by three families affected by the outbreak of Legionnaires disease at Elmiras Flannery Towers. We have been pressing the Elmira Housing Authority for nearly a week to allow Matthew Freije, a nationally recognized expert from Carlsbad, California in the areas of legionella and waterborne illnesses, to assist Chemung Countys Health Department in its investigation. Mr. Freije is one of the nations leading consultants in legionella investigations, teaches courses on legionella and other waterborne pathogens, is the editor of Legionella E-news, has led research field studies regarding the removal of legionella and other bacteria, and is the content manager for www.hcinfo.com, a website referenced and linked by government agencies, professional societies and news media ...
https://www.zifflaw.com/ny-injury-law/elmira-housing-authority-continues-to-refuse-leading-legionnaries-disease-expert-permission-to-be-onsite/
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Early Recruitment of Neutrophils Determines Subsequent T1/T2 Host Responses in a Murine Model of Legionella pneumophila...Early Recruitment of Neutrophils Determines Subsequent T1/T2 Host Responses in a Murine Model of Legionella pneumophila...
Neutrophils are terminally differentiated effector cells capable of phagocytosis and killing of extracellular bacterial pathogens. In contrast, these cells have been regarded as a less important effector cells population against intracellular organisms, including Legionella. Several investigators have reported that Legionella organisms are resistant to killing effects by polymorphonuclear leukocytes (19, 20). In fact, treatment with neutrophil-depleting Ab did not augment bacterial burden in the lungs during the early phase of bacterial clearance (days 1 and 2), despite a substantial decrease in neutrophil influx at these time points. However, emerging evidence suggests that neutrophils may possess important immunoregulatory functions, in addition to direct microbicidal effects, that may be important in the host defense against several intracellular pathogens (21, 22, 23, 24, 25). The present data using specific neutrophil-depleting Ab further supports the concept that neutrophils may be ...
https://www.jimmunol.org/content/166/5/3355?ijkey=22fc54c61a21edc72da5333f028d5047fee01c6e&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha
The effect of Legionella pneumophila metalloproteinase on certain human blood proteins. Cleavage of anti(1)-antitrypsin and...The effect of Legionella pneumophila metalloproteinase on certain human blood proteins. Cleavage of anti(1)-antitrypsin and...
Abstract: Antitryptic activity of human blood serum was decreased after incubation with metalloproteinase from Legionella pneumophila. The enzymatic activity depends on the time of incubation as well as on the ratio between the enzyme content and blood serum total protein. Cross immunoelectrophoresis, involving monospecific rabbit antiserum towards the alpha 1-antitrypsin, demonstrated highly effective hydrolysis of alpha 1-antitrypsin by the metalloproteinase. As shown by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis the metalloproteinase hydrolyzed acid stable inhibitor of serine proteinases into fragments with distinct loss of the inhibitor activity. Thermolysine hydrolyzed similarly the proteins studied but at a lower rate. The metalloproteinase from L. pneumophila appears to be mainly responsible for production of utilizable components from protein substrates involved in vital activity of the bacteria. It may not be excluded that the enzyme is able to impair some host protective mechanisms ...
http://pbmc.ibmc.msk.ru/index.php/en/article/PBMC-1991-37-3-14-en
ProgettiProgetti
SPF has carried out three projects from 2017 - 2020 on the topic of Legionella in hot water systems. In the LegioSafe project (2018), a literature study was conducted on legionella, temperatures in drinking water systems, and the occurrence of legionella in systems with solar thermal water heating. In 2019, a field study was conducted including 110 buildings in «LegioSafeCheck». More than 300 shower water samples and over 100 samples from the lower area of heat water tanks were taken and analysed for Legionella. One year later, in the project LegioSafePlus, exclusively buildings in which legionella , 1000 CFU/L were found in at least one shower water sample in 2019 were further monitored and re-sampled. The results were made available for the standardisation work of SIA 385/1:2020 and are described in three final reports. Results of both field studies were summarised in an article published in «hk gebäudetechik». Due to installation deficiencies identified in the field, a leaflet on the ...
https://www.spf.ch/index.php?id=17716&l=900&L=6&cHash=170b8c43ba5283b94133b636c2fca3db
ProjectsProjects
SPF has carried out three projects from 2017 - 2020 on the topic of Legionella in hot water systems. In the LegioSafe project (2018), a literature study was conducted on legionella, temperatures in drinking water systems, and the occurrence of legionella in systems with solar thermal water heating. In 2019, a field study was conducted including 110 buildings in «LegioSafeCheck». More than 300 shower water samples and over 100 samples from the lower area of heat water tanks were taken and analysed for Legionella. One year later, in the project LegioSafePlus, exclusively buildings in which legionella , 1000 CFU/L were found in at least one shower water sample in 2019 were further monitored and re-sampled. The results were made available for the standardisation work of SIA 385/1:2020 and are described in three final reports. Results of both field studies were summarised in an article published in «hk gebäudetechik». Due to installation deficiencies identified in the field, a leaflet on the ...
https://www.spf.ch/index.php?id=17716&l=900&L=4&cHash=170b8c43ba5283b94133b636c2fca3db
NIOSHTIC-2 Publications Search - 00134444 - Pontiac Fever in an automobile engine assembly plant caused by a new Legionella...NIOSHTIC-2 Publications Search - 00134444 - Pontiac Fever in an automobile engine assembly plant caused by a new Legionella...
An epidemiologic and environmental investigation of an outbreak of Pontiac disease was performed at an automobile engine assembly facility. Most workers on one production line became ill during a 5 day period with a self limited illness. Symptoms were headache, severe body aches, high fever, and extreme fatigue. There were no fatalities. Workers completed questionnaires about medical problems, dep
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nioshtic-2/00134444.html
Genetics of Iron Acquisition by Legionella pneumophila - Nicholas CianciottoGenetics of Iron Acquisition by Legionella pneumophila - Nicholas Cianciotto
Legionella pneumophila (Lp) is the agent of Legionnairesdisease. It is ubiquitous in natural and man-made water systems, infecting humans after aerosol inocula...
http://grantome.com/grant/NIH/R01-AI034937-18
Two small ncRNAs jointly govern virulence and transmission in Legionella pneumophila. - Semantic ScholarTwo small ncRNAs jointly govern virulence and transmission in Legionella pneumophila. - Semantic Scholar
To transit from intra- to extracellular environments, Legionella pneumophila differentiates from a replicative/non-virulent to a transmissive/virulent form using the two-component system LetA/LetS and the global repressor protein CsrA. While investigating how both regulators act co-ordinately we characterized two ncRNAs, RsmY and RsmZ, that link the LetA/LetS and CsrA regulatory networks. We demonstrate that LetA directly regulates their expression and show that RsmY and RsmZ are functional in Escherichia coli and are able to bind CsrA in vitro. Single mutants have no (ΔrsmY) or a little (ΔrsmZ) impact on virulence, but the ΔrsmYZ strain shows a drastic defect in intracellular growth in Acanthamoeba castellanii and THP-1 monocyte-derived macrophages. Analysis of the transcriptional programmes of the ΔletA, ΔletS and ΔrsmYZ strains revealed that the switch to the transmissive phase is partially blocked. One major difference between the ΔletA, ΔletS and ΔrsmYZ strains was that the latter
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Two-small-ncRNAs-jointly-govern-virulence-and-tran-Sahr-Br%C3%BCggemann/c1ab63d1268a0827aae1ca045018b23ab2eb0a29
Innovative approach in Legionella water treatment with photodynamic cationic amphiphilic porphyrin | Water Supply | IWA...Innovative approach in Legionella water treatment with photodynamic cationic amphiphilic porphyrin | Water Supply | IWA...
Thermal water treatment with temperatures higher than 50 °C, UV radiation, use of disinfectants, and treatment with chlorine, ozone or chlorodium oxide are the basic techniques for the removal of Legionella from water systems (Kuchta et al. 1985; Bédard et al. 2016). Despite the implementation of all these methods, legionellosis is becoming more frequent, so it is necessary to use new approaches in water disinfection. One of the new approaches is the use of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as a disinfection method of tap water. The effect of the recently described cationic porphyrin with lipophilic moiety was investigated to determine its antibacterial activity against the opportunistic plumbing pathogen Legionella in its natural environment, tap water. A recent overview of the development and use of amphiphilic porphyrins in PDT emphasized the need for further investigation of cationic porphyrins with different lipophilic moieties as this class of compounds has shown a promising ...
https://iwaponline.com/ws/article/19/5/1473/65546/Innovative-approach-in-Legionella-water-treatment
The Legionella pneumophila GTPase activating protein LepB accelerates by Ashwini K. Mishra, Claudia M. Del Campo et al.The Legionella pneumophila GTPase activating protein LepB accelerates by Ashwini K. Mishra, Claudia M. Del Campo et al.
GTPase activating proteins (GAPs) from pathogenic bacteria and eukaryotic host organisms deactivate Rab GTPases by supplying catalytic arginine and glutamine fingers in trans and utilizing the cis-glutamine in the DXXGQ motif of the GTPase for binding rather than catalysis. Here, we report the transition state mimetic structure of the Legionella pneumophila GAP LepB in complex with Rab1 and describe a comprehensive structure-based mutational analysis of potential catalytic and recognition determinants. The results demonstrate that LepB does not simply mimic other GAPs but instead deploys an expected arginine finger in conjunction with a novel glutamic acid finger, which forms a salt bridge with an indispensible switch II arginine that effectively locks the cis-glutamine in the DXXGQ motif of Rab1 in a catalytically competent though unprecedented transition state configuration. Surprisingly, a heretofore universal transition state interaction with the cis-glutamine is supplanted by an elaborate polar
http://escholarship.umassmed.edu/faculty_pubs/469/
Occupational Legionella pneumophila Exposure in a Street Sweeper with a Renal Transplant<...
TY - JOUR. T1 - Occupational Legionella pneumophila Exposure in a Street Sweeper with a Renal Transplant. AU - Tedjaseputra, Aditya. AU - Manzoor, Momena. AU - Dendle, Claire. AU - Kanellis, John. PY - 2018/5/1. Y1 - 2018/5/1. UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85045947940&partnerID=8YFLogxK. U2 - 10.1111/nep.13092. DO - 10.1111/nep.13092. M3 - Letter. AN - SCOPUS:85045947940. VL - 23. SP - 493. EP - 494. JO - Nephrology. JF - Nephrology. SN - 1320-5358. IS - 5. ER - ...
https://research.monash.edu/en/publications/occupational-legionella-pneumophila-exposure-in-a-street-sweeper-
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Legionella feeleii definition | Drugs.comLegionella feeleii definition | Drugs.com
Definition of Legionella feeleii. Provided by Stedmans medical dictionary and Drugs.com. Includes medical terms and definitions.
https://www.drugs.com/dict/legionella-feeleii.html
Legionella at the Hotel Trakia Plaza, Bulgaria
Irwin Mitchell has successfully recovered damages on behalf of a family of four clients who contracted Legionnaires disease after holidaying at the Trakia Plaza Hotel, in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. The family, which consisted of two adults and two young twin sons had booked the holiday with the Tour Operator, Balkan Holidays for a two week half board holiday during June 2003. The hotel was brand new at the time and the family were amongst some of the first to stay there. They experienced problems with the hot water supply, which was temperamental and the temperature was never consistent. Whilst staying at the hotel, one of the adults became ill with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. Shortly afterwards, the other adult in the family began to suffer from similar symptoms which were far more severe. Upon their return to the UK, they both attended a consultation with their GP and they were diagnosed as having contracted Legionella. Legionella is a serious bacterial infection which is a form ...
http://www.holidayclaims.com/our-previous-cases/illness-claims/bulgaria/legionella-at-the-hotel-trakia-plaza-bulgaria
Legionella Risk Assessment | M B InventoriesLegionella Risk Assessment | M B Inventories
What is Legionella? Legionella is a bacteria that can cause Legionnaires disease, a potentially fatal form of pneumonia, and is spread through water droplets (aerosol). Symptoms are similar to flu, including head and muscle aches, high temperature, chills, tiredness and confusion. It can cause long term effects or even death. Some people are more at…
https://mbinventories.com/legionella-risk-assessment/
Free Webinar Today: Managing Legionella risks in building water systems | Healthy IndoorsFree Webinar Today: Managing Legionella risks in building water systems | Healthy Indoors
This webinar will explore several aspects to consider before and during the reopening of healthcare facilities, public lodging, and office buildings to prevent and respond to Legionnaires disease outbreaks, including; Understanding of increased risks of waterborne pathogen outbreaks due to months of reduced building occupancy and water usage. During this period, Legionella spp. that may be present in the water could have multiplied, posing a risk of disease. Current guidelines on how to manage water distribution systems during reopening of private buildings and healthcare facilities to ensure the safety of the occupants. Waterborne pathogen outbreak best practices: prevention (Water Safety Plan), investigation and remediation. Responding to an outbreak and implementing short and long-term remediation measures. What can we learn from the past? Examples of when in-premise water distribution systems have not been correctly managed and the consequences for their occupants ...
https://healthyindoors.com/2020/07/free-webinar-today-managing-legionella-risks-in-building-water-systems/
The Connection Between Cooling Towers and Legionella Transmission: How Can We Effectively Reduce the Risk? | Civil + Structural...The Connection Between Cooling Towers and Legionella Transmission: How Can We Effectively Reduce the Risk? | Civil + Structural...
By Lou Goldstein Throughout the United States and beyond, improper HVAC system maintenance may pose a health risk not only to immediate workers, but the surrounding community as a whole. Legionella bacteria (Legionella) were first discovered by public health officials in 1976, with their name st ...
https://csengineermag.com/the-connection-between-cooling-towers-and-legionella-transmission-how-can-we-effectively-reduce-the-risk/
cooling tower water quality specificationcooling tower water quality specification
nea , cooling towers and water fountains,these regulations outline certain preventive measures that must be put in place, such as cleaning, disinfection, and regular testing of water in cooling towers and water fountains. owners of cooling towers and occupants of the premises where cooling towers are installed are advised to refer to the code of practice for the control of legionella bacteria in cooling towers [pdf, 154.67 kb], which provides.cooling tower water quality,water problems that they exhibit. cooling towers concentrate solids and the air contact in these open systems allows the buildup of contaminants, organics, bacteria and their food sources in the circulating cooling water. these unique evaporative water system problems - concentration and air washing - must be dealt with or process disasters will.css/csr™ specification for cooling towers,cooling system water. a. css/csr™ systems shall be sized to provide a minimum of 10 to 15 percent of the total tower recirculation rate ...
https://www.hillegerscooters.nl/category/17325/2021_08_02.html
Water Management in Healthcare Facilities for Legionella | CDCWater Management in Healthcare Facilities for Legionella | CDC
CDC encourages healthcare facilities included in the scope of ASHRAE Standard 188external icon (Section 5.2) to develop and implement comprehensive water management programs to reduce the risk for Legionella growth and transmission. Health departments play an important role in encouraging healthcare facilities to implement Legionnaires disease prevention strategies.. A comprehensive water management program can have additional benefits in the control of other water-related healthcare-associated infections. Water management programs should therefore be monitored for their efficacy in reducing risk for a variety of pathogens, such as gram-negative bacteria (e.g., Pseudomonas, Burkholderia, Stenotrophomonas) and nontuberculous mycobacteria.1. Under rare circumstances, certain Legionella-specific interventions may provide an environment in which these other pathogens can increase in number. For example, researchers have documented increased colonization by nontuberculous mycobacteria in building ...
https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/wmp/healthcare-facilities/water-mgmt-facilities.html
Periodic Reporting for period 1 - ULISENS (Ultra Legionella Inmunoanalysis System for Early Sensing) | Report Summary | ULISENS...Periodic Reporting for period 1 - ULISENS (Ultra Legionella Inmunoanalysis System for Early Sensing) | Report Summary | ULISENS...
Legionnaires disease (LD) is the severe and sometimes fatal form of an infection caused by Legionella organisms (legionellae). LD is...
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/204231/reporting/en?rcn=205235
Biolife ItalianaBiolife Italiana
Latex agglutination test for confirmatory identification of Legionella pneumophila 1, Legionella pneumophila 2-15 and Legionella spp. Complete kit with 3 latex vials, cards and sticks ...
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Latest sampling results for Legionella bacteria at fresh water cooling towers
The EMSD publishes on its website (www.emsd.gov.hk/emsd/eng/pps/oa_ct_stat.shtml) on a half-monthly basis the latest Legionella bacteria statistics following sampling tests at fresh water cooling towers. Also listed are any buildings where the LBC was found in the fresh water cooling tower to be equal to or above the upper threshold during the preceding three-month period, and which were thus served with nuisance notices ...
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201303/07/P201303060480.htm
Legionnaires diseaseLegionnaires' disease
The Legionella bacteria can be cultured from sputum or other respiratory samples. Legionella spp. stain poorly with Gram stain ... The data on Legionella are limited in developing countries, and Legionella-related illnesses likely are underdiagnosed ... Legionnaires' disease is a form of atypical pneumonia caused by any species of Legionella bacteria, quite often Legionella ... Similarly, improved diagnosis of human illness related to Legionella species and serogroups other than Legionella pneumophila ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legionnaires'_disease
Intracellular bacteriaIntracellular bacteria
Legionella spp. Brucella spp. Examples of obligate intracellular parasite bacteria. Rickettsiales (Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intracellular_bacteria
DictyostelidDictyostelid
2008). "Dictyostelium, a Tractable Model Host Organism for Legionella". Legionella: Molecular Microbiology. Caister Academic ... the human host of Legionella. The cytoskeletal composition of D. discoideum is similar to that of mammalian cells as are the ... discoideum represents a suitable model system to ascertain the influence of a variety of host cell factors during Legionella ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dictyostelid
List of organisms named after famous people (born before 1800)List of organisms named after famous people (born before 1800)
July 1992). "Legionella shakespearei sp. nov., isolated from cooling tower water". International Journal of Systematic ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_organisms_named_after_famous_people_(born_before_1800)
1976 Philadelphia Legionnaires disease outbreak1976 Philadelphia Legionnaires' disease outbreak
Legionella pneumophila is the most common cause, but sometimes other species of Legionella bacteria also cause Legionnaires' ... In January 1977, the Legionella bacterium was finally identified and isolated and was found to be breeding in the cooling tower ... Previous outbreaks were retroactively diagnosed as being most probably caused by Legionella bacteria. On July 21, 1976, the ... Hoge, Charles W.; Breiman, Robert F. (1991). "Advances in the epidemiology and control of Legionella infections". Epidemiologic ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_Philadelphia_Legionnaires'_disease_outbreak
Dictyostelium discoideumDictyostelium discoideum
Dictyostelium, a tractable model host organism for Legionella. In: Heuner K, Swanson M, editors. Legionella: Molecular ... The bacterial genus Legionella includes the species that causes legionnaire's disease in humans. D. discoideum is also a host ... Transient association with amoebae has been reported for a number of different bacteria, including Legionella pneumophila, many ... discoideum shares with mammalian host cells a similar cytoskeleton and cellular processes relevant to Legionella infection, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dictyostelium_discoideum
PneumoniaPneumonia
... caused by Legionella may occur with abdominal pain, diarrhea, or confusion. Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus ... Mycoplasma, Legionella, Streptococcus, and Chlamydia can also be detected using PCR techniques on bronchoalveolar lavage and ... A minority of types of bacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Legionella pneumophila reach the lungs via contaminated ... Darby J, Buising K (October 2008). "Could it be Legionella?". Australian Family Physician. 37 (10): 812-5. PMID 19002299. ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumonia
SureserveSureserve
"Lakehouse catches legionella specialist". www.theconstructionindex.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-20. Ltd, Insider Media. "Lakehouse ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sureserve
HM Prison MaidstoneHM Prison Maidstone
"Legionella discovered at prison". 24 August 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2018 - via news.bbc.co.uk. "Jail to become sex offender ... In August 2007, Weald Wing was closed when Legionella bacteria was discovered in the water supply. Approximately 80 prisoners ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HM_Prison_Maidstone
GrepafloxacinGrepafloxacin
Ureaplasma urealyticum and Legionella spp". J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 40 Suppl A: 31-4. doi:10.1093/jac/40.suppl_1.31. PMID ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grepafloxacin
Irrigation sprinklerIrrigation sprinkler
The densities of Legionella spp. identified in two types of hoses were found to be similar to those reported during ... Water stagnating in a hose between uses, especially when warmed by the sun, can host the growth and interaction of Legionella ... disease or Pontiac fever have been found to be associated with inhalation of garden hose aerosols containing Legionella ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrigation_sprinkler
AerobactinAerobactin
Cianciotto NP (June 2007). "Iron acquisition by Legionella pneumophila". Biometals. 20 (3-4): 323-31. doi:10.1007/s10534-006- ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerobactin
Garden hoseGarden hose
The densities of Legionella spp. identified in two types of hoses were found to be similar to those reported during ... Water stagnating in a hose between uses, especially when warmed by the sun, can host the growth and interaction of Legionella ... disease or Pontiac fever have been found to be associated with inhalation of garden hose aerosols containing Legionella ... A Potential Health Risk Due to Legionella spp. Growth Facilitated by Free-Living Amoebae". Environmental Science & Technology. ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_hose
List of Legionnaires disease outbreaksList of Legionnaires' disease outbreaks
"Surto de legionella com origem pelo menos numa das torres de arrefecimento do São Francisco Xavier" [Legionella outbreak with ... "Legionella pneumophila cases" (PDF). Docs2.health.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2015-08-30. "Health (Legionella) Regulations 2001 S.R. ... Vizela já enfrentou a legionella em Agosto de 2000 com 11 infectados [Vizela already faced legionella in August 2000, with 11 ... Legionella bacteria themselves can be inactivated by UV light. However, Legionella bacteria that grow and reproduce in amoebae ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Legionnaires'_disease_outbreaks
Papain-like proteasePapain-like protease
... and Lpg2622 from Legionella pneumophila. The papain-like protease family includes a number of protein domains that are found in ... a new member of the C1 family peptidases from Legionella pneumophila". FEBS Letters. 592 (16): 2798-2810. doi:10.1002/1873- ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papain-like_protease
Link CentreLink Centre
"Legionella bacteria found in Swindon". BBC News. 4 December 2003. Retrieved 15 May 2007. "Centre reopens after bug find". BBC ... In 2003, the centre was closed following the finding of the legionella bacteria in the water cooling system. This bacteria, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link_Centre
Kai Ching EstateKai Ching Estate
The water supply at the home of the 72-year-old resident of Mun Ching House had tested positive for Legionella bacteria. The ... "Legionella detected at Kai Ching Estate". Hong Kong Government. 13 July 2015. http://www.ejinsight.com/20150714-Legionnaires- ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kai_Ching_Estate
Waterborne diseasesWaterborne diseases
"Legionella - Causes and Transmission - Legionnaires - CDC". www.cdc.gov. 8 December 2017. Archived from the original on 25 ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterborne_diseases
Dental aerosolDental aerosol
The water used in the dental units may be contaminated with Legionella, and the aerosols produced by dental handpieces may ... Infection from Legionella species causes infections like Legionellosis and several pneumonia like diseases. However, still ... Legionella and the prevention of legionellosis. World Health Organization. 2007. "Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of ... Petti S, Vitali M (July 2017). "Occupational risk for Legionella infection among dental healthcare workers: meta-analysis in ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_aerosol
Pontiac feverPontiac fever
Species of Legionella known to cause Pontiac fever include Legionella pneumophila, Legionella longbeachae, Legionella feeleii, ... Legionella micdadei, and Legionella anisa. Sources of the causative agents are aquatic systems and potting soil. The first ... "Legionella (Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever". CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved 4 June 2014. ... An outbreak caused by Legionella micdadei in early 1988 in the UK became known as Lochgoilhead fever. Since that time, other ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_fever
Water heatingWater heating
However, legionella can be safely and easily controlled with good design and engineering protocols. For instance raising the ... In the renewable energy industry (solar and heat pumps, in particular) the conflict between daily thermal Legionella control ... This technique allows lower water temperatures to be maintained in the pipework without the associated Legionella risk. The ... particularly Legionella, in water that is not hot enough to kill them. Both risks are potentially life-threatening and are ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_heating
Public housing estates in the Kai Tak development areaPublic housing estates in the Kai Tak development area
In addition, Legionella bacteria was discovered at Mun Ching House. Tak Long Estate (Chinese: 德朗邨) consists of nine residential ... "Legionella detected at Kai Ching Estate". Hong Kong Government. 13 July 2015. "Tak Long Estate, Kowloon City, Kowloon West". ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_housing_estates_in_the_Kai_Tak_development_area
Drinking waterDrinking water
Additional contaminants include protozoan oocysts such as Cryptosporidium sp., Giardia lamblia, Legionella, and viruses ( ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_water
Oxidase testOxidase test
Legionella pneumophila may be oxidase-positive. OX− normally means the bacterium does not contain cytochrome c oxidase and, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxidase_test
List of taxa with candidatus statusList of taxa with candidatus status
Legionella jeonii" Park et al. 2004 "Ca. Liberibacter americanus" Teixeira et al. 2005 - one cause of Citrus greening disease " ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_taxa_with_candidatus_status
AcanthamoebaAcanthamoeba
These include Legionella and Legionella-like pathogens. The giant viruses Mimivirus, Megavirus, and Pandoravirus infect ... These include Legionella pneumophila, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and some strains of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acanthamoeba
Potting soilPotting soil
Speers DJ, Tribe AE (October 1994). "Legionella longbeachae pneumonia associated with potting mix". Med. J. Aust. 161 (8): 509 ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potting_soil
Atypical pneumoniaAtypical pneumonia
Legionella pneumophila Causes a severe form of pneumonia with a relatively high mortality rate, known as legionellosis or ... At the time that atypical pneumonia was first described, organisms like Mycoplasma, Chlamydophila, and Legionella were not yet ... Older people are more often infected by Legionella. "Primary atypical pneumonia" is called primary because it develops ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atypical_pneumonia
Microbiomes of the built environmentMicrobiomes of the built environment
Good examples include influenza, norovirus, legionella, and MRSA. The study of the transmission and survival of these pathogens ... "Effect of monochloramine treatment on the microbial ecology of Legionella and associated bacterial populations in a hospital ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbiomes_of_the_built_environment
David Starr JordanDavid Starr Jordan
"Legionella jordanis: a new species of Legionella isolated from water and sewage". J Clin Microbiol. 15 (2): 290-297. doi: ... Legionella jordanis Jordan's snapper, Lutjanus jordani (Gilbert, 1898). Shortjaw eelpout, Lycenchelys jordani (Evermann & ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Starr_Jordan
Legionnaires Disease, Pontiac Fever Fast Facts | CDCLegionnaires Disease, Pontiac Fever Fast Facts | CDC
Fast Facts About Legionella and Definitions for Monitoring and Reporting Acquired Cases. ... Legionella occurs naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams. It can become a health concern when it grows ... Legionella can cause Legionnaires disease and Pontiac fever, collectively known as legionellosis. ... disease or Pontiac fever when they breathe in small droplets of water in the air that contain Legionella. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/fastfacts.html
Legionnaires Disease | Legionella Pneumonia | MedlinePlusLegionnaires' Disease | Legionella Pneumonia | MedlinePlus
Legionella Pneumonia) is caused by bacteria. You get it by breathing in mist from water that contains the bacteria. Learn more. ... Legionella Tests (National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish * Legionnaires Disease (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education ... Legionella (Legionnaires Disease and Pontiac Fever) Prevention (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish ... Legionella (Legionnaires Disease and Pontiac Fever): Signs and Symptoms (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in ...
https://medlineplus.gov/legionnairesdisease.html
Legionella santicrucis Brenner et al. - 35301 | ATCCLegionella santicrucis Brenner et al. - 35301 | ATCC
Legionella santicrucis Brenner et al. Depositors. GW Gorman Cross references. GenBank U92220 Legionella santicrucis macrophage ... To download a certificate of analysis for Legionella santicrucis Brenner et al. (35301), enter the lot number exactly as it ... To download a certificate of origin for Legionella santicrucis Brenner et al. (35301), enter the lot number exactly as it ... The certificate of analysis for that lot of Legionella santicrucis Brenner et al. (35301) is not currently available online. ...
https://www.atcc.org/products/35301
Legionella and the prevention of legionellosis
2007)‎. Legionella and the prevention of legionellosis. World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/43233 ...
https://apps.who.int:80/iris/handle/10665/43233?locale-attribute=pt&
Legionella | Blogs | CDCLegionella | Blogs | CDC
Legionella - Sharing our stories on preparing for and responding to public health events ...
https://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/tag/legionella/
Browsing by Subject LegionellaBrowsing by Subject "Legionella"
An expert meeting on prevention and control of legionellosis in the pan-European region was organized under the Protocol on Water and Health from 30 November to 2 December 2021 in a virtual format. The meeting was co-hosted ...
https://extranet.who.int/iris/restricted/browse?authority=Legionella&type=mesh
Controlling Legionella in Other Devices | CDCControlling Legionella in Other Devices | CDC
Any Device that Contains Nonsterile Water Can Grow Legionella. In the absence of control, Legionella can grow in almost any ... Confirm the presence of Legionella before performing remediation. *Confirm elimination of Legionella after remediation ... Consider routine Legionella testing of ice machines in settings that serve people at increased risk of Legionnaires disease. ... Table 1. Legionella Control Measures for Other Devices. Water Parameter. Control Measure. Recommendations. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/wmp/control-toolkit/other-devices.html
Michigan orders Flint hospital to address Legionella risksMichigan orders Flint hospital to address Legionella risks
A hospital must comply with recommendations that were issued due to association with a Legionnaires disease outbreak.
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2017/02/14/flint-hospital-legionnaires-disease/97916928/
Legionella rubrilucens | Semantic ScholarLegionella rubrilucens | Semantic Scholar
Photoinactivation of Legionella Rubrilucens by Visible Light. *J. Schmid, K. Hoenes, M. Rath, P. Vatter, B. Spellerberg, M. ... In this study, the photoinactivation of Legionella by visible light is investigated. The success of this approach would offer ...
https://www.semanticscholar.org/topic/Legionella-rubrilucens/1623141
Legionella Infection Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, ConsultationsLegionella Infection Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations
Soon after, the etiologic agent was identified as a fastidious gram-negative bacillus and named Legionella pneumophila. ... encoded search term (Legionella Infection) and Legionella Infection What to Read Next on Medscape ... Legionella Infection Treatment & Management. Updated: Nov 13, 2018 * Author: Mobeen H Rathore, MD, CPE, FAAP, FIDSA; Chief ... Bullous emphysema after Legionella pneumonia in a two-year-old child. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2000 Jan. 19(1):86-7. [QxMD MEDLINE ...
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/965492-treatment
Legionella Conference 2020 Moves to Chicago With a Health Care… | NSFLegionella Conference 2020 Moves to Chicago With a Health Care… | NSF
Legionella prevention in hospitals and health care facilities emerged as an important focus topic at the 2019 Legionella ... Legionella Conference 2020: Prevention of Disease and Injury From Waterborne Pathogens in Health Care will be held at the ... Legionella Conference 2020 Moves to Chicago With a Health Care Focus NSF Health Sciences and National Environmental Health ... Legionella can also lead to the less severe Pontiac Fever illness.. "Environmental health professionals dedicate their lives ...
https://www.nsf.org/news/legionella-conference-2020-moves-to-chicago-with-a-health-care-focus
legionella mitigation | PM Engineerlegionella mitigation | PM Engineer
Items Tagged with legionella mitigation. ARTICLES. James Dipping and Molly Scanlon: 5 tips for reducing Legionella risk. ... There has been a lot of discussion and new guidance documentation about Legionella in building water systems and the ...
https://www.pmengineer.com/keywords/6582-legionella-mitigation
VA Tackles Legionella - ASDWAVA Tackles Legionella - ASDWA
If so, ASDWA will share these with states as a resource on Legionella. We expect that Legionella will continue to be a high ... After hearing from the outside speakers for two days, the VA officials continued to meet to discuss Legionella strategies and ... The workshop supports active development of VHA policy and practice for Legionella. The VA attendees heard from CDC about their ... This week, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) held a "Legionella Disease ...
https://www.asdwa.org/2013/12/06/va-tackles-legionella/
Legionella bacteria found at Dartmouth Police headquartersLegionella bacteria found at Dartmouth Police headquarters
... March 10, 2014 1:17 pm. ... The Police Headquarters in Dartmouth is temporarily closed after legionella bacteria was detected in the buildings hot water ...
https://www.abc6.com/legionnaires-disease-found-at-dartmouth-police-headquarters-temporarily-shut-down/
Ultra Legionella Inmunoanalysis System for Early Sensing | ULISENS Project | Results | H2020 | CORDIS | European CommissionUltra Legionella Inmunoanalysis System for Early Sensing | ULISENS Project | Results | H2020 | CORDIS | European Commission
Deliverables, publications, datasets, software, exploitable results
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/726499/results
Legionella bacteria found in Wayne State academic buildingLegionella bacteria found in Wayne State academic building
Wayne State officials say they discovered elevated levels of legionella in the Old Main Building during a routine test ...
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/06/26/legionella-bacteria-found-wayne-state-academic-building/1568719001/
Hospital outbreak of legionella - should we be worried?Hospital outbreak of legionella - should we be worried?
Every few weeks or months we see another outbreak of the potentially deadly legionella bacteria. Today, its a regional South ... The organism that causes the most problems for us is Legionella pneumophila, which was the first Legionella strain identified ( ... Legionellas is rare but can have devastating effects on those with compromised immune systems. Flickr/Alex R Email ... Every few weeks or months we see another outbreak of the potentially deadly legionella bacteria. Today, its a regional South ...
https://theconversation.com/hospital-outbreak-of-legionella-should-we-be-worried-3031
Elgressy reduces the Legionella factor - edieElgressy reduces the Legionella factor - edie
Share Elgressy reduces the Legionella factor from edie on Twitter * Share Elgressy reduces the Legionella factor from edie on ... Share Elgressy reduces the Legionella factor from edie on Twitter * Share Elgressy reduces the Legionella factor from edie on ... Control of Legionella is a part of the responsibility of those operating such systems. The Health and Safety at Work act ... Elgressy reduces the Legionella factor. With 30 years of experience, Elgressy is a world leader in this highly controlled means ...
https://www.edie.net/elgressy-reduces-the-legionella-factor/
The epigenetic effects of Legionella longbeachae infection, Research opportunities, University of Otago, New ZealandThe epigenetic effects of Legionella longbeachae infection, Research opportunities, University of Otago, New Zealand
In New Zealand Legionella longbeachae infection is the predominant cause of Legionnaires disease, a severe and often fatal ... Genome sequencing and human susceptibility to Legionella longbeachae infection. *Isolating and identifying amoebal species in ... This project aims to investigate the biological process of immune cell response during pathogenic invasion by Legionella ... This research will investigate whether pathogenic invasion by Legionella longbeachae alters the pattern of DNA methylation in ...
https://www.otago.ac.nz/postgraduate/research-opportunities/otago713197.html
Best practices for Legionella mitigation | PM EngineerBest practices for Legionella mitigation | PM Engineer
Theres no doubt the plumbing industry has had a hyper-focus on Legionella and prevention over the past few years. Yet a simple ... "When I say Legionella, I mean specifically Legionella mitigation practices in the building water systems," Lansing says. "And ... Best practices for Legionella mitigation. Rising Legionella outbreaks underlay the need for better plumbing design, mitigation ... Our goal is zero cases of disease, not necessarily zero Legionella. For a building with Legionella colonization, it can be ...
https://www.pmengineer.com/articles/95890-best-practices-for-legionella-mitigation
qualyfast™ Legionella PCR and DNA Extraction Kitsqualyfast™ Legionella PCR and DNA Extraction Kits
Rapidly detect both Legionella species and Legionella pneumophila from water samples using a complete real-time PCR workflow ...
https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/D311001
Legionella Webinar - Environmental Health EngineeringLegionella Webinar - Environmental Health Engineering
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legionella and HVAC | ACHR Newslegionella and HVAC | ACHR News
monthly Legionella culture testing. Legionella DNA testing was performed with the Spartan Legionella Detection System. ... Items Tagged with legionella and HVAC. ARTICLES. Training Approved for New ASSE Legionella Certification Standard. HC Info ... It is the first on-site DNA test for Legionella and it can detect and quantify Legionella bacteria in 45 minutes. The system ... Dealing With Legionella Concerns as Buildings Reopen. How to ensure your HVAC customers keep their building water systems pure ...
https://www.achrnews.com/keywords/legionella%20and%20HVAC
Implementation of a Legionella Ordinance for Multifamily Hou... : Journal of Public Health Management and PracticeImplementation of a Legionella Ordinance for Multifamily Hou... : Journal of Public Health Management and Practice
History of Legionella surveillance and monitoring. In 2004, Legionella surveillance and monitoring policy changed in Garland ... Keane T. Guidelines for Control of Legionella in Ornamental Water Features. Chalfont, PA: Legionella Risk Management Inc; 2005. ... and instituted minimum thresholds for levels of Legionella.27-29 The European Working Group for Legionella infections has ... health.utah.gov/epi/diseases/legionella/Legionella_Cluster-Outbreak_Guidelines_for_Businesses.pdf. Accessed May 9, 2012.. * ...
https://journals.lww.com/jphmp/Fulltext/2017/11000/Implementation_of_a_Legionella_Ordinance_for.10.aspx
Legionella - Trainingportal
By providing personnel with an overview of the steps that can be taken to reduce the risks posed by Legionella in the workplace ... By providing personnel with an overview of how to identify the risks associated with Legionella and the control measures that ...
https://www.trainingportal.no/mintra/courses/1/15255/en/legionella
Legionella Resources - Association of Water TechnologiesLegionella Resources - Association of Water Technologies
Legionella Resources. Legionella Resources. As the experts in water treatment industry, AWT members are committed to treating ... AWT is dedicated to providing our members with training that educates them on Legionella and how to treat it, as well as ... systems and developing water management plans that safeguard public health from outbreaks including Legionella. ...
https://www.awt.org/resources/legionella-resources/
Symptoms - Legionella.orgSymptoms - Legionella.org
Legionella testing months after illness?. I was a guest at Polo Towers, Las Vegas in September during a Legionella outbreak ... Both a blood test for Legionella antibodies (serology) and possibly a urine antigen for Legionella may be useful diagnostic ... A blood test (Legionella antibody serology) or urinary antigen tests for Legionella are 2 tests for diagnosis. The antibody ... Legionella on autopsy?. My son in law died on 6/12/09 from what has been determined swine flu. His place of work did test ...
https://legionella.org/faqs/general-public/symptoms/
Legionella bacteria forces residents out of Fort Sam barracksLegionella bacteria forces residents out of Fort Sam barracks
More than 100 residents and staff are being relocated from Liberty Barracks at Fort Sam Houston after legionella bacteria was ... Legionella bacteria is transmitted by breathing in a vapor or mist - tiny water droplets in air - that carries the bacteria. ... On ExpressNews.com: Joint Base San Antonio will not speculate on source of Legionella bacteria at Fort Sam ... Officials said there has not been a reported case of Legionnaires disease or any Legionella-based illness among the residents ...
https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Legionella-bacteria-forces-residents-out-Fort-Sam-17478348.php
NJ health officials seek Mercer volunteers for Legionella testingNJ health officials seek Mercer volunteers for Legionella testing
Officials said they are expanding their Legionella testing to better understand home water systems served by TWW. ... NJDOH previously issued recommendations to limit the risk of Legionella exposure during the Hamilton investigation. ... Legionella testing flyer. Legionella testing flyer (NJDOH). ... NJ health officials seek Mercer volunteers for Legionella ...
https://wobm.com/nj-health-officials-seek-mercer-volunteers-for-legionella-testing/
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Pneumonia21
  • Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 pneumonia recurrence postbone marrow transplantation. (medscape.com)
  • In New Zealand Legionella longbeachae infection is the predominant cause of Legionnaires' disease, a severe and often fatal form of pneumonia. (otago.ac.nz)
  • A new Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study involving 196 cooling towers nationwide found that 84 percent contained Legionella DNA, indicating that the dangerous bacteria that causes a severe, even fatal type of pneumonia were present or had been at some point. (achrnews.com)
  • Rifampin is an antibiotic that is occasionally given to patients with severe Legionella pneumonia. (legionella.org)
  • The temporary closure of businesses and business premises means there is a risk of Legionella - the bacteria that can cause a type of pneumonia called Legionnaire's Disease - developing in dormant water systems. (highpeak.gov.uk)
  • Legionnairesâ disease is a form of pneumonia that is spread when the Legionella bacteria is inhaled. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • Caused by the Legionella bacteria, Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia marked by coughing, shortness of breath, fever, muscle aches and pains, and headaches. (bomasuburbanchicago.com)
  • If ingested or inhaled, water containing Legionella will lead to Legionnaires' disease or legionellosis - an infectious and sometimes fatal form of pneumonia. (lettingaproperty.com)
  • Legionella is a pathogenic bacteria that causes the potentially deadly legionnaires' disease and other pneumonia-like illnesses such as Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead Fever. (araenvironmental.com)
  • Although several other species of the genus Legionella were subsequently identified, L pneumophila is the most frequent cause of human legionellosis and a relatively common cause of community-acquired and nosocomial pneumonia in adults. (medscape.com)
  • Once infection is established, Legionella organisms cause an acute fibrinopurulent pneumonia with alveolitis and bronchiolitis . (medscape.com)
  • Legionella pneumophila is an ubiquitous microorganism present in both natural and artificial water systems that may cause a potential life threatening form of pneumonia called Legionnaires' disease. (biomedcentral.com)
  • IMSEAR at SEARO: Sero diagnosis of Legionella infection in community acquired pneumonia. (who.int)
  • Background & objectives: Legionella pneumophila has been increasingly recognized as an emerging pathogen responsible for community acquired pneumonia (CAP) worldwide. (who.int)
  • The present study was thus undertaken to see the presence of Legionella infection in patients with community acquired pneumonia admitted in a tertiary care centre in north India. (who.int)
  • In order to evaluate the actual burden of Legionella in community acquired pneumonia, further studies with larger samples need to be done. (who.int)
  • 130 mEq/L) and microhematuria may be associated with Legionella pneumonia. (medscape.com)
  • Hot tub displays at temporary events may pose a risk for Legionnaires' disease, a type of pneumonia caused by inhaling mist containing Legionella bacteria. (cdc.gov)
  • Fatal Case of Nosocomial Legionella pneumophila Pneumonia, Spain, 2018. (bvsalud.org)
  • A nosocomial case of Legionella pneumophila pneumonia likely caused by a serogroup 3 strain was detected by a urinary antigen test in Spain in 2018. (bvsalud.org)
  • Amy Pruden] Legionnaires' disease, basically, it's a very strong form of pneumonia and it's caused when the bacteria that belong to the genus Legionella are inhaled into the lungs. (cdc.gov)
Legionellosis8
  • Legionella can cause Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever, collectively known as legionellosis. (cdc.gov)
  • Barriers and facilitators of implementation, number and percentage of cooling towers from multifamily housing units that tested positive for Legionella by year, and number of legionellosis cases by year in Garland, Texas. (lww.com)
  • Mandatory monitoring for legionella in a local jurisdiction may result in reduced risk of legionellosis from cooling towers through raising awareness and education of building owners and managers about the need to prevent, detect, and remediate legionella contamination in their building water systems. (lww.com)
  • Legionella pneumophila causes legionellosis (Legionnaires disease) and can be found in soil and in aquatic environments such as cooling towers (1,2). (who.int)
  • Although more than 70 Legionella serogroups have been identified among 50 species, L pneumophila causes most legionellosis. (medscape.com)
  • Last month, FOX26 published a report about a veteran's home resident that contracted legionellosis, a disease caused by exposure to Legionella bacteria. (latesting.com)
  • To prevent Legionella growth, building water systems must be actively managed and maintained now to prevent future legionellosis outbreaks once buildings reopen or resume normal operations. (middletownnj.org)
  • A diagnosis of extrapulmonary legionellosis is made when there is clinical evidence of disease at an extrapulmonary site and diagnostic testing indicates evidence of Legionella at that site. (cdc.gov)
Infection12
  • Some Legionella pneumophila strains, for instance, never cause infection and never cause disease. (theconversation.com)
  • Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of lung infection caused by exposure to bacteria known as Legionella. (achrnews.com)
  • I was discharged from hospital after suffering from a Legionella infection. (legionella.org)
  • Steam and mist are the primary means of infection, since drinking Legionella-contaminated water does not normally let the bacteria enter the lungs. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • Legionella can also thrive in man-made freshwater environments, which is a common source of infection for humans. (pureline.com)
  • Cell-mediated immunity appears to be the primary host defense mechanism against Legionella infection. (medscape.com)
  • of these two patients were positive for IgM, hence considered as confirmed cases of Legionella infection. (who.int)
  • Interpretation & conclusions: Combination of serology and antigenuria detection may be a valuable tool for the diagnosis of Legionella infection in absence of culture positivity. (who.int)
  • When faced with a possible infection risk from Legionella colonization within a hospital water system, many health care systems take broad, buildingwide actions to stop the risk before it spreads, and they will continue to repeat those same actions without understanding the root cause. (eheinc.com)
  • Although Legionella bacteria could not be isolated from respiratory samples, molecular methods implicated the sink faucet of the patient 's room as the probable infection source. (bvsalud.org)
  • Legionella contamination in Healthcare Facilities is a very serious concern because many of the building occupants may be immunocompromised, elderly and/or more succeptible to infection. (absoluteresourceassociates.com)
  • Legionella can cause disease at sites outside the lungs (for example, associated with endocarditis, wound infection, joint infection, graft infection). (cdc.gov)
Serogroup7
  • Differences in lipopolysaccharide profiles of serologically identical Legionella pneumophila serogroup 6 strains. (bmj.com)
  • Over five years 18 strains of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 6 were isolated in Amsterdam from the hot water supply in three hospitals and from one patient. (bmj.com)
  • Our city-wide monitoring of Legionella DNA markers has indicated improvement, but in the latest analysis we were able to also culture Legionella and confirmed L. pneumophila Serogroup 1, the most common culprit in Legionnaires' disease, to be viable at some sampling locations in large buildings. (infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com)
  • Here we compared the persistence of L. pneumophila serogroup 1 in experimental planktonic co-cultures subsided with iron, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other non Legionella bacteria (quantified as Heterotrophic Plate Count, HPC at 37°C), isolated from drinking water sources of a large hospital. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Dendrogram created by the unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean method based on the 62 allelic profiles of 194 Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 isolates. (cdc.gov)
  • Urinary antigen testing for Legionella serogroup 1 organisms is accurate. (medscape.com)
  • Fourfold or greater rise in antibody titer to specific species or serogroups of Legionella other than L. pneumophila serogroup 1 (e.g. (cdc.gov)
Outbreak11
  • If control measures are ineffective, if routine test results indicate poor Legionella control, or if an outbreak or illness is suspected by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), consider remediation options. (cdc.gov)
  • Hospital outbreak of legionella - should we be worried? (theconversation.com)
  • Every few weeks or months we see another outbreak of the potentially deadly legionella bacteria. (theconversation.com)
  • I was a guest at Polo Towers, Las Vegas in September during a Legionella outbreak there. (legionella.org)
  • Sources from the Ministry of Health and Families have confirmed to Europa Press that a ninth person has been confirmed to have contracted legionella in the outbreak in the Sevillian municipality of Los Palacios and Villafranca. (euroweeklynews.com)
  • Jesus Aguirre, the Minister of Health and Families had reported last Friday, September 17 that the outbreak had been "identified and controlled", after the affected areas of the original outbreaks of legionella had been detected and treated, with several car washes in the municipality being sealed off and treated as the result of analyses carried out around various parts of the town. (euroweeklynews.com)
  • On top of Legionella testing, EMSL offers polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sequence-based typing and whole genome sequencing for Legionella outbreak source identification. (emsl.com)
  • Certain conditions allow Legionella bacteria to multiply rapidly and increase the risk of an outbreak, these include temperatures between 20 and 45°C, stagnated water and areas that produce a lot of water spray. (hsmsearch.com)
  • To find out, make sure to attend the April Engineers Lunch: Water Treatment - Preventing Legionella and Preparing Your Building for the Summer , where Reid Hutchison, Chief Operating Officer and Mike Griffin, VP of Water Safety Compliance , HOH Water Technology, Inc. will provide an overview on how to prevent a Legionella outbreak in your building water systems. (bomasuburbanchicago.com)
  • An additional trip is planned for summer 2016 to test the hypothesis that Legionella levels should not rise back to levels encountered during the 2015 outbreak, due to the change in water source, higher chlorine residuals, lower temperatures, and optimized corrosion control. (infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com)
  • If requested by outbreak lead investigator, collect water and swab samples for Legionella testing. (cdc.gov)
Antigen1
  • A blood test ( Legionella antibody serology) or urinary antigen tests for Legionella are 2 tests for diagnosis. (legionella.org)
Environment for Legionella to grow2
  • Also, globally, we have increasing source water temperatures which leads to a more suitable environment for Legionella to grow. (pmengineer.com)
  • Hot and cold water systems are an ideal environment for Legionella to grow in. (lettingaproperty.com)
Landlord Legionella Risk Assessments1
  • Rental Process / A Guide to Landlord Legionella Risk Assessments - Is Your Water Safe? (lettingaproperty.com)
Pathogenic3
  • This project aims to investigate the biological process of immune cell response during pathogenic invasion by Legionella longbeachae. (otago.ac.nz)
  • This research will investigate whether pathogenic invasion by Legionella longbeachae alters the pattern of DNA methylation in human macrophage cells, and may provide important biological insights into the mechanisms of immune response. (otago.ac.nz)
  • The research, performed by the Flint Water Study team at Virginia Tech, found that levels of DNA markers for Legionella have decreased throughout Flint since October 2015 before the water change, but did confirm that pathogenic forms of the bacteria, including L. pneumophila , were culturable at some sampling points. (infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com)
Start managing your l1
  • Download our Legionella Risk Assessment Checklist for business owners, landlords, property managers and health and safety specialists and start managing your legionella risk today. (legionellacontrol.com)
Pathogens4
  • The plumbing industry is more aware, especially in health care facilities, of the risks associated with Legionella which has led to increased surveillance of the disease, says Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL) Consulting Services Vice President Dave Pierre, who is also an ASSE-certified Legionella Water Safety and Management specialist. (pmengineer.com)
  • We know these events and conditions can increase the nutrients in the water for Legionella and other waterborne pathogens to proliferate. (pmengineer.com)
  • In addition to Legionella , there are several harm ful pathogens that can cause problems in your building's water systems. (bomasuburbanchicago.com)
  • LA Testing provides analytical services and all of the supplies needed to sample for Legionella and other environmental pathogens. (latesting.com)
Revealed Legionella bacteria1
  • FILE: Joint Base San Antonio has temporarily relocated more than 100 residents and staff from Liberty Barracks at Fort Sam Houston after tests revealed Legionella bacteria at the quarters. (expressnews.com)
Exposure11
  • Use control methods to protect building operators, staff, and visitors from exposure to Legionella in devices that use nonsterile water. (cdc.gov)
  • NJDOH previously issued recommendations to limit the risk of Legionella exposure during the Hamilton investigation. (wobm.com)
  • managing the risk of Legionella is a secondary consideration and must not diminish the function of the primary objective of the safety shower or eye wash - to protect an individual in the event of an accidental exposure to hazardous chemicals. (hsmsearch.com)
  • There is a legal duty for landlords to assess and control the risk of exposure to legionella bacteria, but they are not required to conduct a professional assessment or test. (lettingaproperty.com)
  • Our results highlight the need of controlling for both HPC and metal constituents of the water systems of buildings used by individuals at particular risk to the effects of Legionella exposure. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is alerting environmental and public health practitioners about the public health need to maintain, clean and disinfect hot tubs properly to reduce potential exposure to Legionella . (cdc.gov)
  • This Health Advisory provides guidance for environmental and public health practitioners to minimize risk for Legionella exposure from hot tub displays at temporary events (e.g., fairs, home and garden shows, conventions). (cdc.gov)
  • Environmental health practitioners should work with event planners and hot tub vendors to minimize the risk of Legionella exposure even if the hot tub is only for display. (cdc.gov)
  • People with symptoms of Legionella exposure who have recent exposure to a hot tub filled with water should be encouraged to seek medical care. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to Legionella via aerosol or aspiration of water containing Legionella can lead to Legionnaires' disease or Pontiac fever. (cdc.gov)
  • 4] Interim conclusions from the investigation suggest that exposure to Legionella bacteria occurred in an events center building where vendors were displaying hot tubs. (cdc.gov)
Prevention7
  • Legionella prevention in hospitals and health care facilities emerged as an important focus topic at the 2019 Legionella Conference held in Los Angeles. (nsf.org)
  • This will be the third annual Legionella Conference bringing together industry experts and policy makers to discuss solutions and prevention. (nsf.org)
  • This week, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) held a "Legionella Disease Prevention in the Health Care Setting Strategy Workshop" at the VA Headquarters in Washington, DC. (asdwa.org)
  • The purpose was to bring together participants from VA and outside experts from CDC, EPA, and others to review approaches for prevention of Legionella in the healthcare setting. (asdwa.org)
  • The VA attendees heard from CDC about their guidelines for prevention of healthcare associated Legionella and also learned about the approaches used in Australia and the U.K. Presentations also covered information about current research, analytical methods, monitoring strategies, and disinfection technologies. (asdwa.org)
  • There's no doubt the plumbing industry has had a hyper-focus on Legionella and prevention over the past few years. (pmengineer.com)
  • This is a separate and distinct program than the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (CDC ELITE) Program. (emsl.com)
Outbreaks of legionella1
  • Many buildings have sat during facility closures caused by COVID-19, which is leading some to worry about the possibility for outbreaks of legionella. (achrnews.com)
Management of Legionella2
  • In its August 2019 report called Management of Legionella in Water Systems , the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) conservatively estimated the actual number of Legionnaires' cases each year in United States is between 52,000 and 70,000. (nsf.org)
  • This course is intended for service engineers, maintenance personnel who work on purpose built water systems (e.g. cooling towers, hot & cold water systems) and also personnel with responsibility for the management of legionella at work. (cmse.ie)
Cooling towers8
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered BioSpray ® Tower kills 99.9 percent of Legionella pneumophila when it is properly applied to hard, non-porous surfaces like cooling towers. (achrnews.com)
  • The 12-week study tested 51 cooling towers in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal and compared weekly on-site Legionella DNA testing vs. monthly Legionella culture testing. (achrnews.com)
  • The CDC study screened 196 cooling towers around the U.S. and found Legionella DNA (indicating the bacteria were there, live or dead, at some point) in 164 of the towers sampled and live Legionella bacteria in 79 of them. (achrnews.com)
  • This article sheds light on the implementation and effectiveness of a 2005 citywide Legionella testing mandate of multifamily housing cooling towers in Garland, Texas. (lww.com)
  • This ordinance has been in place for more than 10 years and represents the first of its kind in the United States to mandate routine testing of cooling towers for Legionella in multifamily housing. (lww.com)
  • As of July 2016, New York State and New York City passed regulations for registering cooling towers and monitoring those towers for Legionella . (emsl.com)
  • Sink faucets, hot water tanks and heaters, large plumbing systems, and cooling towers are common sources of water contamination for businesses, meaning that it's important to ensure that Legionella is not festering in any of these large-scale water sources. (pureline.com)
  • Chlorine dioxide is an oxidizing biocide that has been proven effective in eliminating Legionella bacteria from cooling towers and other water sources. (pureline.com)
Aerosols2
  • Inhalation of aerosols containing Legionella pneumophila, a water-borne bacteria commonly found in natural and manmade water systems, is the main causative agent of Legionnaires' disease (LD). (brunel.ac.uk)
  • Whether your concerns are bio-aerosols, ethylene oxide, surface and air contamination, legionella, WAG or any other concerns, we will design an appropriate survey to suit your needs and to ensure your office and hospital air quality remains clean. (absoluteresourceassociates.com)
Anti-legionella2
  • Serum samples of 44 healthy controls were also screened for the presence of anti-legionella antibodies (IgG, IgM & IgA). (who.int)
  • Anti-legionella IgG, IgM and IgA antibodies were positive in 7.96, 15.92 and 11.50 per cent patients respectively. (who.int)
Aspiration of water1
  • Transmission occurs by means of aerosolization or aspiration of water contaminated with Legionella organisms. (medscape.com)
Risk31
  • Consider routine Legionella testing of ice machines in settings that serve people at increased risk of Legionnaires' disease. (cdc.gov)
  • The system continually removes the hardness in water, protects against corrosion and disinfects to control the risk from Legionella and other micro-organisms. (edie.net)
  • This states that the risk from Legionella should be prevented or controlled by a range of precautions that should include the use of water treatment. (edie.net)
  • Additionally, water that is stagnant within a piping system runs the risk of having disinfectant dissipate, inviting the potential growth of Legionella bacteria. (pmengineer.com)
  • Though there is always a risk of Legionella in stagnant water systems, schools may be at a much higher risk now. (achrnews.com)
  • Ken's specialist services cover both training and specialist consultancy in all aspects of Health and Safety with regard to Legionella risk. (legionellacontrol.com)
  • Training courses for all levels of staff in Legionella risk management. (legionellacontrol.com)
  • Or in your Legionella Risk Assessment if you are a business. (accepta.com)
  • If you don't have a Legionella Risk Assessment for your site you may be breaking the law. (accepta.com)
  • Speak to us today about your requirement for a Legionella Risk Assessment. (accepta.com)
  • The South Australian Public Health (Legionella) Regulations 2013 and the Guidelines for the Control of Legionella in Manufactured Water Systems in South Australia (PDF 270KB) aim to reduce the risk of community and healthcare acquired Legionnaires' disease . (sa.gov.au)
  • COVID-19 Reopening Risk: Is There Legionella in Your Building's Water? (facilitiesnet.com)
  • Emergency safety showers and eye wash units, which often remain unused for extended periods, must be managed effectively to reduce the risk of Legionella bacteria growing, surviving and spreading. (hsmsearch.com)
  • ANSI and European standards recommend tepid water as the flushing fluid in the event of a chemical spill, between 16-38°C. Unfortunately, Legionella pneumophila thrive in temperatures between 20 to 45°C. When assessing the risk, the water temperature should be taken into consideration but not to the detriment of the proper use and set-up of the safety equipment. (hsmsearch.com)
  • Landlords must assess the potential risk of Legionella bacteria in their rental property, however, a Legionnaires' testing certificate is not legally required. (lettingaproperty.com)
  • The risk of Legionella is particularly low in properties with combi boilers , as the system keeps the water moving - giving the bacteria little chance to develop. (lettingaproperty.com)
  • However, homes with open water tanks (usually older buildings) have a substantially higher risk of Legionella, as the water is more likely to be left to stagnate. (lettingaproperty.com)
  • Are landlords legally required to carry out a Legionella risk assessment? (lettingaproperty.com)
  • To do this, landlords can carry out a Legionella risk assessment . (lettingaproperty.com)
  • What does a landlord Legionella risk assessment involve? (lettingaproperty.com)
  • A Legionella risk assessment will generally cover all water systems in your rental property. (lettingaproperty.com)
  • Testing or sampling water for Legionella bacteria is not a legal requirement for landlords, but is typically part of a Legionella risk assessment carried out by a professional. (lettingaproperty.com)
  • A Legionella risk assessment should be carried out by someone with a competent understanding of the hazard of Legionella. (lettingaproperty.com)
  • Looking for legionella risk assessments in Maidstone? (araenvironmental.com)
  • ARA Environmental are local experts in water hygiene, legionella control and legionella risk assessments. (araenvironmental.com)
  • Book your Maidstone legionella risk assessment today! (araenvironmental.com)
  • Residential landlords are not required to produce or obtain a legionella test certificate, however they are liable for the health and safety of their tenants and protecting them from the risk posed by legionella. (araenvironmental.com)
  • Risk for infections from Legionella pneumophila for immunocompromised individuals increases greatly when this species is present within the biofilm of the water distribution systems of hospitals or other health facilities. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Monitoring for Legionella in high risk environments, such as nursing homes and healthcare facilities, is essential for preventing infections in vulnerable populations," said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager at LA Testing's Huntington Beach facility. (latesting.com)
  • This makes display hot tubs at temporary events a risk for Legionnaires' disease if they contain Legionella bacteria. (cdc.gov)
  • We can now remotely assess the risk of the legionella bacteria developing by just monitoring the water temperature and linking it to a smart algorithm. (sigfox.com)
Systems20
  • Legionella is a naturally-occurring bacteria dispersed through man-made water systems in the form of contaminated aerosolized droplets. (nsf.org)
  • There has been a lot of discussion and new guidance documentation about Legionella in building water systems and the implementation of water management programs (WMP) for ongoing operations. (pmengineer.com)
  • The precise and automatic control means that the system is ideal for Legionella control in open water systems. (edie.net)
  • Control of Legionella is a part of the responsibility of those operating such systems. (edie.net)
  • When I say Legionella, I mean specifically Legionella mitigation practices in the building water systems," Lansing says. (pmengineer.com)
  • As the experts in water treatment industry, AWT members are committed to treating systems and developing water management plans that safeguard public health from outbreaks including Legionella . (awt.org)
  • The disease-causing bacterium, Legionella pneumophila , is a waterborne pathogen found in natural and man-made water systems. (legionella.org)
  • Officials said they are expanding their Legionella testing 'to better understand home water systems served by TWW. (wobm.com)
  • a marked increase in the numbers of samples testing positive for Legionella after lockdown, even in systems where Legionella colonisation was not easily detectable before March 2020. (bohs.org)
  • up to two-thirds of samples taken from the selected systems were positive for Legionella in post-lockdown sampling. (bohs.org)
  • There have not been published reports about Legionella in these systems in Qatar. (who.int)
  • See the Determining if a heated water system is captured under the Legionella Regulations page to determine if your heated water systems are captured under the Legionella Regulations . (sa.gov.au)
  • The Legionella Regulations require system owners to conduct monthly inspections of regulated systems and ensure periodic preventative maintenance is performed as prescribed. (sa.gov.au)
  • Environmental health officers from the relevant authority (for example, the local council) must ensure all regulated systems are inspected at least annually and may inspect systems at any time in relation to disease investigations, reports of non-compliance, Legionella detection or complaints. (sa.gov.au)
  • How can Legionella affect building water systems? (bomasuburbanchicago.com)
  • Now that you know how Legionella could affect your building water systems, the real question is--what can you do about it? (bomasuburbanchicago.com)
  • Unfortunately, a great deal of the preventative measures necessary to control Legionella growth can only be done by facility managers of sites with large-scale water systems. (pureline.com)
  • The problem of Legionella bacteria growth in complex water systems has been known for decades, but recent changes to regulatory requirements have created a compliance issue for many healthcare facilities. (eheinc.com)
  • Periods of little to no water usage may lead to conditions in building water systems which can promote the growth of Legionella and other opportunistic bacteria within weeks or months. (middletownnj.org)
  • For building owners and managers whose building water systems are impacted by a prolonged shut down or reduced operation and would like to properly maintain their building water systems, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) developed the guidance document, Maintaining and Reopening Building Water Systems Impacted by Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation: Minimizing Legionella and Opportunistic Bacteria Growth . (middletownnj.org)
Pontiac Fever5
  • People can get Legionnaires' disease or Pontiac fever when they breathe in small droplets of water in the air that contain Legionella . (cdc.gov)
  • Legionella can also lead to the less severe Pontiac Fever illness. (nsf.org)
  • When water with Legionella bacteria in it is ingested, the person can become infected with Legionnaires' Disease or Pontiac fever. (pureline.com)
  • People who get sick after being exposed to Legionella can develop two different illnesses, Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever. (latesting.com)
  • Legionella, which causes Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac Fever not only infects individuals in water, but also can be transmitted to individuals in close proximity. (wcponline.com)
Droplets2
  • Legionella bacteria is transmitted by breathing in a vapor or mist - tiny water droplets in air - that carries the bacteria. (expressnews.com)
  • like where exactly did the people inhale the water droplets with Legionella , it can get dicey to answer that question specifically. (cdc.gov)
Control10
  • In the absence of control, Legionella can grow in almost any system or equipment containing nonsterile water, such as tap water, at temperatures favorable to Legionella growth. (cdc.gov)
  • These are highlighted below and are followed by general guidelines for Legionella control in a wide variety of devices. (cdc.gov)
  • After hearing from the outside speakers for two days, the VA officials continued to meet to discuss Legionella strategies and work toward updated policies and procedures on Legionella control for VA facilities. (asdwa.org)
  • There is specific guidance for the control of Legionella in the form of an approved code of practice (ACOP) L8. (edie.net)
  • The level of disinfection created by the electrolysis within the E100(r) reaction vessel and by the L200(r) disinfection anode is a highly effective combined mechanism for keeping the threat of Legionella firmly under control. (edie.net)
  • By providing personnel with an overview of how to identify the risks associated with Legionella and the control measures that can be implemented to reduce those risks. (trainingportal.no)
  • Practical advice given with regard to an occupiers' compliance with health and safety law and particularly L8, the Approved Code of Practice and HSG274 to control risks from Legionella bacteria. (legionellacontrol.com)
  • even in premises considered under control prior to the pandemic, Legionella become much more commonly detected bacteria in samples taken post-lockdown. (bohs.org)
  • The infographic below by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) shows how Legionella grows and multiplies in a building water system. (bomasuburbanchicago.com)
  • Lapse in Municipal Water Corrosion Control Linked to Elevated Legionella Levels in Building Plumbing. (infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com)
ABSTRACT1
Respiratory1
  • Mucociliary action clears Legionella organisms are cleared from the upper respiratory tract. (medscape.com)
Environmental6
  • It is critical that we continue to shine a light on Legionella and Legionnaires' disease and the steps that we can take to help prevent these public health threats," said Dr. David Dyjack, Executive Director of the National Environmental Health Association, which has a membership of nearly 7,000 and trains and educates environmental health and protection professionals around the globe. (nsf.org)
  • The New York State Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NYSDOH ELAP) announced that laboratories providing Legionella testing for facilities in New York State are required to pass their certification program. (emsl.com)
  • After processing water samples from March, we now have a large collection of cultured environmental samples and Legionella isolates from Flint, which could prove useful in tracking the transmission of Legionnaires' in the city," said Dr Schwake. (infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com)
  • Speak to an ARA Environmental legionella expert today! (araenvironmental.com)
  • To learn more about Legionella testing or other environmental, occupational, health and safety services, please visit www.LATesting.com , email [email protected] or call (800) 755-1794. (latesting.com)
  • Epidemiologic link to a setting with a confirmed source of Legionella (e.g., positive environmental sampling result associated with a cruise ship, public accommodation, cooling tower, etc. (cdc.gov)
20181
  • While cases of Legionnaire's disease have increased nine-fold between 2000 and 2018, John Lansing, plumbing designer for Portland, Oregon-based PAE Engineers, notes there is still very little oversight and regulation regarding Legionella. (pmengineer.com)
Lungs1
  • And, so yeah, Dr. McDade played a big role in figuring out that it was caused by these bacteria, Legionella , getting inhaled in folks' lungs--they thought either from the water or the HVAC system. (cdc.gov)
Antibody3
  • Sputum examination may be supplemented by using a Legionella -specific fluorescent antibody. (medscape.com)
  • A Legionella serum antibody titer of 1:128 or more is suggestive of the diagnosis. (medscape.com)
  • Fourfold or greater rise in antibody titer to multiple species of Legionella using pooled antigens. (cdc.gov)
Temperatures between 202
  • In a residential property, Legionella can grow in water stored at temperatures between 20°C and 45°C degrees. (lettingaproperty.com)
  • Legionella thrives in temperatures between 20-45°C, and reaches optimum growth at 37°C. The bacteria becomes dormant in temperatures below 20°C and cannot survive temperatures exceeding 60°C. (araenvironmental.com)
Flint1
  • Engineering at Virginia Tech. We'll be discussing the situation with the bacteria Legionella pneumophila in the Flint, Michigan water supply. (cdc.gov)
SureFast1
  • The SureFast® Legionella pneumophila PLUS real-time PCR has a limit of detection of ≤ 5 DNA copies. (r-biopharm.com)
Swab samples1
  • All bulk fluid and swab samples were negative for the presence of Legionella bacteria. (cdc.gov)
Legionnaires Disease9
  • Legionella longbeachae , found in soil and compost-derived longbeachae Legionnaires' disease in Canterbury, New products, is a globally underdiagnosed cause of Legion- Zealand. (cdc.gov)
  • Both potable and non-potable (utility) water supplies harbor Legionella pneumophila , and have been linked to outbreaks of both hospital- and community-acquired Legionnaires' disease. (legionella.org)
  • During Ken's time with HSE he attended to give advice at all the large outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease in the UK, was the lead author of the Legionella Approved Code of Practice L8 (2001). (legionellacontrol.com)
  • Legionella pneumophila , the etiological agent of Legionnaires Disease, employs an arsenal of hundreds of Dot/Icm-translocated effector proteins to facilitate replication within eukaryotic phagocytes. (biorxiv.org)
  • What are the risks of Legionella and Legionnaires' disease? (lettingaproperty.com)
  • Because the Legionella bacteria thrive in freshwater environments, Legionnaires' Disease most often presents when humans come into contact with fresh water through man-made water structures, such as through a showerhead, a hotel cooling tower, or even a decorative fountain. (pureline.com)
  • Generally, there are some routine steps which individuals can employ to prevent waterborne germs and illnesses at home, even beyond Legionella and Legionnaires' disease. (pureline.com)
  • Legionella micdadei and L dumoffii are the second and third most common species to cause Legionnaires disease in children, respectively. (medscape.com)
  • Legionella pneumophila is the causative agent for LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE . (bvsalud.org)
Laboratory3
  • EMSL Analytical, Inc.'s New York City laboratory has received its interim NYSDOH ELAP certification for Legionella analysis in the state of New York. (emsl.com)
  • A clinically compatible case of LD with supportive laboratory evidence for Legionella . (cdc.gov)
  • A clinically compatible case of XPL with supportive laboratory evidence of Legionella at an extrapulmonary site. (cdc.gov)
Detection3
  • Legionella DNA testing was performed with the Spartan Legionella Detection System. (achrnews.com)
  • Spartan Bioscience today announced the product launch of the Spartan Legionella Detection System. (achrnews.com)
  • Evidence suggests that current detection methods for Legionella, by culture and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) show large disparities in the detection and quantification of bacteria in water samples, raising concerns about the reliability of measures needed to safeguard public health. (brunel.ac.uk)
20202
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Legionella Conference 2020 will be held in Chicago Aug. 19-21, 2020, with an emphasis on preventing deadly outbreaks in hospitals and health care settings. (nsf.org)
  • To find out more about the Legionella Conference 2020 or how to present, visit the website at www.legionellaconference.org or email [email protected] . (nsf.org)
Risks associated1
  • Commercial landlords are required by law to ensure that all tenants are protected from the health risks associated with legionella bacteria. (araenvironmental.com)
Antimicrobial1
  • Activation of macrophages produces cytokines that regulate antimicrobial activity against Legionella organisms. (medscape.com)
Organism2
  • The organism that causes the most problems for us is Legionella pneumophila, which was the first Legionella strain identified (in 1976). (theconversation.com)
  • Legionella is present in the normal environment and becomes a dangerous organism where water is warm enough, for long enough, to allow the bacteria to establish significant populations and that water forms an aerosol which might be inhaled. (edie.net)
Species1
  • [ 34 ] . Beta-lactams and aminoglycosides have activity against Legionella species in vitro but are not clinically effective. (medscape.com)
Mitigation1
  • Rising Legionella outbreaks underlay the need for better plumbing design, mitigation efforts. (pmengineer.com)
Infections2
  • Legionella pneumophila infections. (medscape.com)
  • Ontario STs included in clonal complexes (CC) identified by comparative eBURST analysis with the European Working Group for Legionella Infections database are indicated with dashed lines. (cdc.gov)
Antibiotic1
  • No prospective randomized studies have been performed regarding antibiotic effectiveness in patients with Legionella disease. (medscape.com)
Pseudomonas1
  • The water in pools, spas and jetted tubs can harbor bacteria such as E. coli, Legionella pneumophila, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Mycobacterium avium, Streptococcus and Salmonella. (wcponline.com)
ACOP1
  • Training in understanding and the relevance of the 2013/2014 Legionella AcoP and HSG274. (legionellacontrol.com)
Michigan orders Flint hospital to address Legionella risks
Michigan orders Flint hospital to address Legionella risks (freep.com)
Legionella Resources | Safe Water | EHS | CDC
Legionella Resources | Safe Water | EHS | CDC (cdc.gov)
Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities: Recommendations of CDC and the Healthcare Infection...
Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities: Recommendations of CDC and the Healthcare Infection... (cdc.gov)
Legionnaires' Disease for Environmental Health Professionals | EHS | CDC
Legionnaires' Disease for Environmental Health Professionals | EHS | CDC (cdc.gov)
Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation
Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation (cdc.gov)
Preventing Occupational Exposure to Legionella (2019-131) | NIOSH | CDC
Preventing Occupational Exposure to Legionella (2019-131) | NIOSH | CDC (cdc.gov)
Legionnaires Disease and Pontiac Fever | CDC
Legionnaires Disease and Pontiac Fever | CDC (cdc.gov)
Hot Tub Displays and Legionella Risk | EHS | CDC
Hot Tub Displays and Legionella Risk | EHS | CDC (cdc.gov)
Legionnaires' Disease | VitalSigns | CDC
Legionnaires' Disease | VitalSigns | CDC (cdc.gov)
Figure - Legionella longbeachae and Endocarditis - Volume 18, Number 1-January 2012 - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal - CDC
Figure - Legionella longbeachae and Endocarditis - Volume 18, Number 1-January 2012 - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal - CDC (wwwnc.cdc.gov)
Figure - Identification of Legionella feeleii Cellulitis - Volume 17, Number 1-January 2011 - Emerging Infectious Diseases...
Figure - Identification of Legionella feeleii Cellulitis - Volume 17, Number 1-January 2011 - Emerging Infectious Diseases... (wwwnc.cdc.gov)
Surveillance for Waterborne-Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water --- United States, 2001--2002
Surveillance for Waterborne-Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water --- United States, 2001--2002 (cdc.gov)
Legionella and the prevention of legionellosis
Legionella and the prevention of legionellosis (apps.who.int:80)
Figure 2 - Legionella pneumophila in Rainwater on Roads - Volume 15, Number 8-August 2009 - Emerging Infectious Diseases...
Figure 2 - Legionella pneumophila in Rainwater on Roads - Volume 15, Number 8-August 2009 - Emerging Infectious Diseases... (wwwnc.cdc.gov)
Figure 1 - Legionella pneumophila in Rainwater on Roads - Volume 15, Number 8-August 2009 - Emerging Infectious Diseases...
Figure 1 - Legionella pneumophila in Rainwater on Roads - Volume 15, Number 8-August 2009 - Emerging Infectious Diseases... (wwwnc.cdc.gov)
Figure - Lorraine Strain of Legionella pneumophila Serogroup 1, France - Volume 14, Number 4-April 2008 - Emerging Infectious...
Figure - Lorraine Strain of Legionella pneumophila Serogroup 1, France - Volume 14, Number 4-April 2008 - Emerging Infectious... (wwwnc.cdc.gov)
Figure - Reducing Legionella Colonization of Water Systems with Monochloramine - Volume 12, Number 4-April 2006 - Emerging...
Figure - Reducing Legionella Colonization of Water Systems with Monochloramine - Volume 12, Number 4-April 2006 - Emerging... (wwwnc.cdc.gov)