by News | Oct 31, 2016 | News
Around 300 cases of Legionnaires’ disease are reported annually in Illinois, according to public health officials. However, 2015 and 2016 have proven to be particularly alarming due to the number of actual deaths and the various places where outbreaks have taken...
by News | Sep 6, 2016 | News
Many health issues today simply cannot be ignored. According to medical experts, the occurrence of new viruses is getting more and more difficult to prevent because of various triggers working together. For example, the culture of poverty in certain countries creates...
by News | Aug 18, 2016 | News, UK Water Quality Law & Guidance, What harm does it do to us?
Legionella Water Testing Improved After a Legionnaires’ Fatality Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia that can be contracted when a person inhales water vapor containing Legionella bacteria. It can affect people of any age, but some individuals are...
by News | Aug 2, 2016 | News
Extreme climate conditions, such as what the world is currently experiencing, are often linked to disease outbreaks. Scientists claim that when the weather changes, officials should anticipate and plan for surges in the number of people falling victim to various...
by News | Aug 2, 2016 | News
Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, is a health concern in different parts of the globe. Two of the most recent cases of the disease for 2016, for example, took place in the neighbourhood of Harlem in...