Facts About Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections In this article we explore the facts about nontuberculous mycobacteria or NTM with the healthcare water safety specialists at Legionella Control International. The article begins by looking at what nontuberculous mycobacteria is and how common infections are. It then goes on to highlight how people become infected, typical symptoms and […]
Exploring the Link Between Legionnaires’ Disease and Pneumonia Most of us have heard of Legionnaires’ disease and we are all likely to be aware of pneumonia too, but did you know there is a link between the two? There are many illnesses and conditions that can affect the lungs. Legionnaires’ disease presents as a serious […]
Legionella and Public Bathrooms: Are They Safe to Use? In this article, the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International take a look at the potential health risks caused by the generation of aerosols in public bathrooms and whether you should be taking more care when flushing the toilet. The article focuses on flushing processes […]
The Dangers of Mycobacterium Abscessus in Healthcare Water Systems In this article the healthcare water safety specialists at Legionella Control International highlight the dangers posed by Mycobacterium abscessus in healthcare water systems. The review begins by looking at where environmental mycobacteria can be found and under what circumstances this bacterium become a danger to human […]
The Importance of Water Safety in New Building Design Projects In this article the construction safety specialists at Legionella Control International highlight the importance of water safety in new building design projects, with a clear focus on getting things right… first time. The review looks at how legionella and general water safety problems can be […]
Can You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from a Shower? In this expert water safety article, the legionella specialists at Legionella Control International answer one of the most frequently asked questions we hear… can you catch Legionnaires’ disease from a shower? The article looks at why some showers can be more dangerous than others, how they become […]
Hospital Water Supply Contaminated With Mycobacteria Abscessus Kills Two Patients A UK coroner has ruled that the deaths of two women, Anne Martinez and Karen Starling, followed exposure to Mycobacteria abscessus. An inquest has found that they were likely to have contracted the infection from a contaminated water supply at the new site for the […]
What are the benefits of a water safety audit? If you are looking for information about the benefits of a water safety audit and how one could help improve regulatory compliance for your business… then read on. In this review the water safety experts at Legionella Control International explain what this type of safety audit […]
How to Take Water Samples for Legionella Testing In this expert review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International take a detailed look at the correct way to take water samples for legionella testing. The review begins by looking at why you should sample your water systems in the first place. It then goes […]
How to Deal with Biofilm in Water Systems In this expert review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International take a look at problematic biofilm, what it is and how to deal with it when it colonises man-made water systems. The review explains what biofilm is and why it becomes a problem in water […]