We will assist you in maintaining and managing your equipment through Legionella testing!
Legionella bacteria, when they infect humans, cause an infectious disease known as Legionnaires' disease. In nature, they are found in small amounts in soil and freshwater, but the likelihood of direct infection from these sources is almost nonexistent. However, conditions in bathtubs and cooling towers are conducive to the proliferation of Legionella bacteria, meaning that even a small aerosol (water spray) can contain a large number of Legionella bacteria, which can lead to infection when inhaled.
Legionnaires' disease is an infection caused by inhaling aerosols contaminated with Legionella bacteria. Its symptoms can be broadly categorized into Legionella pneumonia and febrile illnesses similar to influenza. Individuals with weakened immune systems, such as the elderly, sick individuals, and infants, are at higher risk of developing the disease, so facilities used by these populations require higher hygiene management compared to other buildings. Additionally, measures against Legionella are crucial due to their growth characteristics, making the removal and prevention of biofilm formation important.
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