Legionellosis: an increasingly widespread risk in the air-conditioning and hot-water-production fields.

La légionellose : un risque de plus en plus présent en climatisation et production d'eau chaude sanitaire.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The article thoroughly reviews legionellosis (Legionnaires' disease). The following are reviewed: characteristics of the disease; origin of microorganisms involved; sites of sources (cooling tower used to cool rainwater, water networks, etc.); preventive and curative measures to be implemented; good practice in the maintenance of water circuits. The main cases encountered in real situations are also covered.

Details

  • Original title: La légionellose : un risque de plus en plus présent en climatisation et production d'eau chaude sanitaire.
  • Record ID : 2000-1819
  • Languages: French
  • Source: Chaud Froid Plomb. - n. 617
  • Publication date: 1999/10
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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