MICROBIOLOGICAL FINDINGS OF LEGIONELLAE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF FLAT GLASS: HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT

Legionellosis is an acute respiratory and lung disease caused by bacteria of the genus Legionella. Natural and manmade aquatic environments are the major reservoirs of Legionellae. Transmission to humans occurs through inhalation of infectious aerosols. 104 samples of water intended primarily for th...

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Main Author: MARKÉTA PETROVOVÁ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague 2012-12-01
Series:Ceramics-Silikáty
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Online Access:http://www.ceramics-silikaty.cz/2012/pdf/2012_04_352.pdf