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Legionnaire Disease Epidemiology
Reports summarize legionnaire disease epidemiology study results from J.M. Hyland and co-researchers
March 11th, 2008
Data detailed in 'Outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in West Fife: review of environmental guidelines needed' have been presented. "The objectives of this study were to investigate the source of and outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in West Fife in 2004; to control the spread of legionella from this source; and to make recommendations for future practice based on the findings from the investigation. Outbreak investigation. A multi-agency team investigated links between the cases of legionellosis using detailed interviews, movement mapping, a timeline and extensive environmental sampling," scientists in the United Kingdom report. "The investigation found evidence that...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-03-11)
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