Updated: Hot water shut off at 12 U of Windsor buildings after legionella discovered

The University of Windsor has heard no reports of illness linked to the discovery of legionella bacteria in the hot water systems at three of its buildings, a s...

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Hiroshima man infected with hot spring bacteria dies

HIROSHIMA -- A man in his 50s has died from pneumonia contracted from Legionella pneumophila bacteria he contracted at a hot spring in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefect...

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Legionnaires? disease outbreak linked to Melbourne CBD

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease possibly linked to building cooling towers in Melbourne's CBD is being investigated by health authorities. ? READ MORE......

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Legionella bacteria's escape route revealed

The precise mechanism used by Legionella bacteria to escape the bodys defences has been unpicked in intricate detail and is described for the first time in the ...

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Is Legionellosis Present and Important in Colombia? An Analyses of Cases from 2009 to 2013

Legionellosis is an infectious disease caused by the gram-negative bacilli, Legionella pneumophila and other species belonging to the genus Legionella. It cause...

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UPDATED: Kennett High School closed after legionella bacteria found in water system

Kennett High School was ordered closed Friday, April 7, after routine testing of the hot water systems at Kennett High School, a positive test result for legion...

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