PPT-LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE

AND GAS SAFETY Landlords responsibilities Sue Matthews HM Inspector of Health and Safety WHAT IS LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE HOW DO PEOPLE CATCH IT Legionnaires disease caused by Legionella bacteria. The body needs a small amount of copper from food to stay healthy however too much copper is poisonous Normally the liver 64257lters extra copper and releases it into bile Bile is a 64258uid made by the liver that carries toxins and wastes out of th Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2011 Cardiovascular disease Australian facts 2011 Cardiovascular disease series Cat no CVD 53 Canberra AIHW 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics Causes of death 2012 33030 March 2014 3 AIHW National Hospital M The disease is characterized by vesicles small blisters which contain clear fluid that occur inside the mouth on the gums and on the side of the tongue On rare occasions persons with the virus that causes hand foot and mouth disease may develop vira The disease is characterised by the formation of vesicles fluid filled blisters and erosions in the mouth and nostrils on the teats and on the skin between and above the hoofs FMD may cause serious production losses and is a major constraint to inte Control of Legionnaires Disease Bacteria in preliminary laboratory tests brPage 2br Where theres cooling equipment theres often trouble Why Air conditioner and refrigeration drain pans are breeding grounds for slime sludge and toxic bacteria all of Credit Thinkstock It is synonymous with an Aussie summer but the humble backyard hose could be a bacterial breeding ground providing the ideal conditions for the organisms that cause Legionnaires disease to flourish UNSW research has revealed Water Executive Legionnaires’ disease A brief guide for dutyholders Legionnaires’ diseaseA brief guide for dutyholders Page 1 of 5 This is a web-friendly version of leaflet INDG458, published 04 Centers for Disease Control and PreventionOffice of the Associate Director for Communication The Basics Identified in 1976 Legionnaires’ disease is contracted by breathing in a mist or vapor con INTROUCTONThis information brochure from the Stichting Vetera-nenziekte (Legionnaires’ Disease Foundation) is intended for patients infected with Legionnaires’ Disease and their relatives.In Instructor name. Title. Organization. Introduction. to Epidemiology. Note:. This slide set is in the public domain and may be customized as needed by the user for informational or educational purposes. Permission from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not required, but citation of the source is appreciated.. Ontology. Ramona Walls. 1. , Barry Smith. 2. , Justin Elser. 3. , Albert Goldfain. 4. Dennis W. Stevenson. 1. , . Pankaj. . Jaiswal. 3. 1. New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY, USA, . 2. Department of Philosophy, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA, . Scott Lindquist MD MPH. What’s New In Medicine. September 8th, 2017. The Fearsome Three of 2017. Legionella. Mumps. Hantavirus. http://www.aqtsolutions.com/map-of-scheduled-airline-traffic-around-the-world. Ongoing disease investigation. Legionnaires Disease. About one out of every 10 people who get sick from Legionnaires’ disease will die. . . Legionella. is found naturally in fresh water environments, like lakes . POINTS TO BE COVERED:. D. History. of Legionellosis. Case Studies. Route of Infection – Causative Chain. Introduction. A. B. C. Legionellosis – Hot & Cold Water Services. Conclusion . L. egislation.