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The four species of Shigella listed by the CDC include: Shigella sonnei (the most common species in the United States) Shigella flexneri Shigella boydii Shigella dysenteriae “Shigella spreads easily, and it can be transmitted from one person to another, or through contaminated water, food, surfaces, or objects,” said Harry Pena, President of ...
By swimming or washing laundry in contaminated water, people can contract the worm larvae, which then infest their internal organs. ...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a survey and certification memo last June stating requirements for healthcare facilities to develop and adhere to ASHRAE-compliant water management programs. These programs are meant to reduce the risk for Legionella and other bacterial and fungal pathogens associated with water systems. ...
“Common sources include raw or undercooked poultry, unpasteurized dairy products, contaminated water or produce, or from cross-contamination. Animals can also be infected and spread the disease to humans through contact with feces. ...
In an emergency situation every second counts, and these features could make all the difference. Strip Screens and Water Sumps During decontamination, it is important to control surplus water. Chemical contaminants must be diluted to a ratio of 2,000 to 1 in order to be returned to the normal sewage system in accordance with UK fire service ...
Leptospirosis is a potentially fatal zoonotic disease which is transmitted from urine of animals like rats to humans by direct contact or through contaminated waters. Leptospirosis is widespread in Asian tropical countries, particularly during flooding caused by monsoon or heavy rains, and national healthcare authorities and professionals now consider it as a ...
The outbreak was associated with contaminated cooling towers and resulted in new statewide regulations. ...
(BLGO) makes life better by delivering sustainable technology-based products that help solve some of the most widespread problems threatening the world's supply of water, food, agriculture, healthcare and energy. More information can be found about the company and its subsidiaries at www.BioLargo.com. Its subsidiary BioLargo Water, Inc. (www.BioLargoWater.com) ...
Cyanobacteria — often referred to as blue-green algae — are found in water bodies around the world and can produce toxins with potential health risks. ...
(OTCQB: BLGO) makes life better by delivering technology-based products that help solve some of the world's most important problems that threaten water, food, agriculture, healthcare and energy. More information can be found about the company and its subsidiaries at www.BioLargo.com. The subsidiary BioLargo Water, Inc. (www.BioLargoWater.com) showcases the ...
(OTCQB: BLGO) makes life better by delivering technology-based products that help solve some of the world's most important problems that threaten water, food, agriculture, healthcare and energy. More information can be found about the company and its subsidiaries at www.BioLargo.com. The subsidiary BioLargo Water, Inc. (www.BioLargoWater.com) showcases the ...
(OTCQB: BLGO) makes life better by delivering technology-based products that help solve some of the world's most important problems that threaten water, food, agriculture, healthcare and energy. More information can be found about the company and its subsidiaries at www.BioLargo.com. The subsidiary BioLargo Water, Inc. (www.BioLargoWater.com) showcases the ...
The technology has potential commercial applications within global industries, including but not limited to oil and gas, animal health, beach and soil environmental uses, consumer products, agriculture, food processing, medical, and water. It features solutions for odor & moisture control, disinfection and contaminated water treatment. ...
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Wisconsin has been linked to a decorative water wall in a hospital lobby, reports the Washington Post. A study published this week indicated that eight people contracted the life-threatening illness in 2010 after they walked by the water wall. ...
An investigation into the source of the outbreak is underway; but in the meantime, the Keswick Multicare Center said that it is only serving bottled water as a precautionary measure. Legionnaires’ disease is a very serious form of pneumonia that results in long term health effects or a flu-like illness called Pontiac Fever. ...
According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), “People get a norovirus infection directly from an ill individual who did not wash his hands adequately, or indirectly from food or water contaminated by the stool or vomit from an infected person, or from airborne particles produced by those ...
Frequently found at Superfund sites across the country, TCE’s movement from contaminated ground water and soil, into the indoor air of overlying buildings, is of serious concern. EPA already has drinking water standards for TCE and standards for cleaning up TCE at Superfund sites throughout the country. TCE toxicity values as reported in ...
“We are using the best available science to examine a larger list of chemicals and ensure that they are not contaminating the water we drink and exposing adults and children to potential harm.” The list includes chemicals that have been identified as priorities under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and may be found in sources of ...
“We are using the best available science to examine a larger list of chemicals and ensure that they are not contaminating the water we drink and exposing adults and children to potential harm.” The list includes chemicals that have been identified as priorities under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and may be found in sources of ...
Dumping the medication down the drain or flushing it down the toilet can become a source of water contamination. EPA continues to investigate whether such contamination adversely impacts human health or aquatic life. ...