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New - Healthcare Legionella Training - HTM 04 Free Precis - To coincide with the start of our new Healthcare sector training courses we will shortly publish a précis of the Department of Health’s HTM 04. The précis summaries HTM 04 Part B and forms a useful tool for anyone with responsibility for the control of Legionella in a healthcare environment, including senior executives, health professionals, estates and facilities managers; and contractors. For more information please contact us on +44 (0) 161 877 0586 or email htm04@legionellacontrol.com. Climate change could lead to a surge in Legionnaires' disease Climate change could lead to a surge in cases of Legionnaires' disease, Government scientists have warned. A study carried by the Health Protection Agency has found that higher temperatures and increases in humidity are linked with an increase in cases ... more >> Solar industry in Legionella risk study The Solar Trade Association (STA), along with the Government and industry bodies, is planning to undertake a risk assessment of the potential development of Legionella within solar systems ... more >> Gardeners Reminded To Take Precautions When Using Potting Mix The Ministry's Acting Chief Advisor, Population Health, Dr Richard Hoskins is urging all gardeners, amateur or professional to heed the warnings as set out on sacks of potting mix and when working around commercial compost stockpiles in order to minimise the risk of contracting this serious disease. The same care should be taken when handling "home made" compost, because legionella can thrive in compost bins ... more >> Care homes told to improve after health and safety probe Some 20 care homes across Somerset have been told they can improve health and safety standards after a series of unannounced inspections. The Health Safety Executive (HSE) visited the homes during a two-week "blitz" in September, looking at areas such as hot water, hot surfaces, window restrictors, Legionella and bed rails ... more >> Legionnaires' bacteria found at Galway hospital The bacteria which causes Legionnaires' disease has been found at six locations in the water supply at Galway's University College Hospital so far this year, it was confirmed today. The Health Service Executive, which runs the hospital, stressed however that no patients had contracted Legionnaires' disease, which is a type of pneumonia ... more >> A third patient dies of Legionnaires' at New Brunswick hospital A third patient diagnosed with Legionniares' disease at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick died today, a spokeswoman for the hospital said. The woman was one of eight hospital patients who tested positive for the disease ... more >> Doctor blamed in disposal of Legionella samples A U.S. House subcommittee on Monday blamed a high-ranking Veterans Affairs official in Pittsburgh for ordering the destruction of a collection of Legionella samples representing nearly 30 years of medical research ... more >> UT Southwestern
researchers uncover molecule that keeps pathogens like salmonella in
check DALLAS Aug. 21, 2008 Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found a potential new way to stop the bacteria that cause gastroenteritis, tularemia and severe diarrhea from making people sick. The researchers found that the molecule LED209 interferes with the biochemical signals that cause bacteria in our bodies to release toxins ... more >> One in five air con users has suffered respiratory problems According to new research published today by the Madrid Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery Society (NEUMOMADRID), 20% of air-conditioning users have suffered respiratory problems as a result. Of these, 43% caught colds while 27% suffered sore throat. ... more >> How to control the microbiological status of activated sludge? There is one area of paper industry microbiology where active measures are needed to cultivate microbial flora: biological waste water treatment plants. When focusing on activated sludge of aeration basin (anaerobic treatments will be discussed in another post), the roles of different microbes should first be understood ... more >>
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