| Document ID (ISN) | 56318 |
| CIS number |
91-1362 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0958-479X - Safety and Health Practitioner |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Marshall J. |
| Title |
An introduction to legionella and legionnaires' disease |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan. 1991, Vol.9, No.1, p.18-22. Illus. |
| Abstract |
An overview of the basic principles of legionella and Legionnaires' Disease. Topics covered: first outbreak of the disease and identification of the bacterium; types of infection; distribution of legionella in the environment and its association with other organisms; taxonomy; methods for isolation and identification; transmission of disease; water quality in building services and preventive measures for the control of legionella; legal obligations. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
contagion; legionellosis; infectious diseases |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
bacterial diseases; pathogenic bacteria; legislation; cooling towers; buildings; aerosols |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
|
