| Document ID (ISN) | 107115 |
| CIS number |
07-1208 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
SST - Santé et Sécurité au Travail |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Rammeh H., Ben Mansour H., Hidri A., Nouaigui H. |
| Title |
Legionella: To what extent and what prevention measures? |
| Original title |
Les légionelles: quelle ampleur et quelle prévention? [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan. 2007, No.40, p.2-10. Illus. 8 ref. |
| Abstract |
Contents of this special feature on legionellosis: bacterium responsible for propagation; zones of bacterial build-up; contamination by aerosol inhalation; individual factors that increase the risk; exposures that involve risk; epidemiological data; clinical forms (Pontiac fever, legionellosis); diagnosis; medical treatment; risk factors (humidification chambers, cooling towers); prevention (design of equipment, personal protection); environmental survey (sampling and analysis). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
bacteria; biological hazards; infection control; legionellosis |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
humidity control; epidemiological aspects; inhalation; air conditioner disease; medical treatment; cooling towers; diagnosis; personal protective equipment; sampling and analysis; aerosols |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Tunisia |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Biological hazards
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
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