Pall Corporation

Shower filter helps protect against waterborne pathogens

Published in Aging and Elder Health Week, August 21st, 2005

With each new Legionella outbreak that causes illness or death, hospitals around the world are seeking better methods in their drive to stop the problem of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections.

They are increasingly turning to point-of-use filtration to protect patients from waterborne pathogens, a contributor to healthcare-associated infections, length of hospital stay and death. Pall Corporation (PLL) introduced in Europe its latest point-of-use filter showerhead that efficiently protects against pathogens, including Legionella spp., found in water used for showering, bathing and other hygienic procedures.

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Source: Aging and Elder Health Week (2005-08-21)

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