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Airborne microorganisms in animal housing facilities

Clean air void of hazardous substances is vital to the survival of all living organisms. Conditions in animal housing facilities may promote the growth of a wide diversity of microorganisms including...

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Methods for controlling Legionella growth in piped water systems and cooling...

Controlling Legionella Growth in Water Systems Strategies for control of Legionella growth in water depends on water chemistry, temperature and the use of the water system. Legionella growth in water...

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Sewage Backup – Why Test For Total Coliform, Fecal Coliform and Enterococcus

Sewage screening Sewage backup could lead to sewage contamination of the occupied spaces. Exposure to sewage contamination increases the risk of contracting diseases of the digestive system and other...

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Is Legionnaires’ Disease a Problem in Canada?

Legionella warning signLegionnaires’ disease is caused by Legionella bacteria. It is a potentially fatal respiratory disease characterised by severe pneumonia. At least 50 species and 70 strains...

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Filamentous Bacteria in Wastewater Treatment

Filamentous bacteria are common in wastewater Wastewater treatment is essential for human health and environment, as well as to protect and maintain the environment from the distribution of pollution...

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How Germs Affect the Air Quality Inside of Your Car

Often, we think about the air quality in our homes or offices. But have you ever thought about the air quality inside of your car? Well, it is something to consider…A ventilation system and passenger...

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Compost as a source of the deadly Legionella bacteria

Legionella bacteria When we think of Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease, what comes to mind are cooling towers and other man-made water systems. Rarely do we think of compost. However, compost may...

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Flesh-eating bacteria in humans

Streptococcus spThe term “flesh-eating bacteria” was originally used to describe the group A streptococci (GAS), such as Streptococcus pyogenes, that cause a rare infection. Terms like flesh-eating or...

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Skin bacteria could be used to identify you

Colonies of skin bacteria Skin bacteria could be used to identify you just like your fingerprints. Studies on all the microbes (a.k.a, microbiome) that live in and on the human body suggest that humans...

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Bacteria in hot tubs, spas and swimming pools

Bacteria found in hot tubs, spas and swimming pools are a health hazard to the users of these recreational facilities. It is estimated that one-third of waterborne disease outbreaks are caused by...

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