Legionnaires’ disease (also legionellosis or legion) is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by any species of gram-negative aerobic bacteria belong to the genus Legionella. Over 90% of cases of Legionnaires’ disease are caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. When infected a large percentage of people will die from the disease unless it is
On 28 September 2014 CTI (Centre Testing International) an internationally accredited asbestos ship survey company, held a seminar at DNV’s Shanghai’s headquarters for 20 senior new build field surveyors, DNV flew their surveyors to the seminar from all areas of China, so they could attend this important seminar. John Chillingworth, CTI Marines Senior Vice President,
Strange question you may think. “Of course not” most of you would say, however, the chances are that you will have been exposed to Legionella bacterium at some time without knowing it and many of you will also have been infected, as the symptoms of some strains of the virus are very similar to influenza