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...
View ArticleMethods 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...
View ArticleSewage 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...
View ArticleIs 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...
View ArticleFilamentous 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleCompost 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...
View ArticleFlesh-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...
View ArticleSkin 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...
View ArticleBacteria 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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