Πλοήγηση ανά Θέμα "LEGIONNAIRES-DISEASE"
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Decreasing trend of Legionella isolation in a long-term microbial monitoring program in Greek hospitals
(2012)Legionnaires' disease is a known cause of severe pneumonia in a nosocomial setting. This study examined Legionella isolation in Greek hospitals. Water samples and swabs of showerheads from 41 hospitals were collected over ... -
Legionella species colonization of water distribution systems, pools and air conditioning systems in cruise ships and ferries
(2008)Background: Legionnaires' disease continues to be a public health concern in passenger ships. This study was scheduled in order to investigate Legionella spp. colonization of water distribution systems (WDS), recreational ... -
Thermal disinfection of hotels, hospitals, and athletic venues hot water distribution systems contaminated by Legionella species
(2007)Legionella spp. ( >= 500 cfu liter(-1)) were detected in 92 of 497 water distribution systems (WDS) examined. Thermal disinfection was applied at 33 WDS. After the first and second application of the disinfection procedure, ... -
Water Safety Plan on cruise ships: A promising tool to prevent waterborne diseases
(2012)Background: Legionella spp. and other waterborne pathogens have been isolated from various water systems on land based premises as well as on ships and cases of Legionnaires' disease have been associated with both sites. ...