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Findings from University of Brighton broaden understanding of life sciences
November 9th, 2008
Data detailed in 'Long-term persistence of a single Legionella pneumophila strain possessing the mip gene in a municipal shower despite repeated cycles of chlorination' have been presented. "The ability of Legionella pneumophila to colonise domestic water systems is a primary cause of outbreaks of Legionnaire's disease in humans. World Health Organization guidelines recommend that drinking water is chlorinated to between 0.2 and 1mg/L [Chlorine in drinking-water," scientists writing in the Journal of Hospital Infection report. "Guidelines for drinking-water quality, 2nd edn. Geneva: World Health Organization; 1996], but L. pneumophila is repeatedly...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2008-11-09)
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