Tag: Legionella
Legionella in IJsselstein sports halls: no showering for weeks
Legionella does not spread from person to person, but often occurs in stagnant, lukewarm water in, for example, shower heads or pipework. Showering with water contaminated with legionella can be…
Legionella outbreak in Sweden – suspected to come from soil
25 Swedes – most in the Stockholm area – have so far been infected with the very unusual legionella bacteria. The Public Health Authority suspects that the infection comes from…
Legionella outbreak in Stockholm – 25 people sickened
What is legionella? Legionella bacteria multiply in stagnant water and can be found in water pipes, showers, and hot tubs. They can cause Pontiac fever (mild flu-like symptoms) or severe…
Legionella alarm on Viking Line
There is no information that any traveler has been infected. The Legionella bacteria can cause serious illness if the person who is exposed to the bacteria has a weakened immune…
Ferry is cleaned for legionella – tours cancelled
Share the article Save the article full screen Silja Serenade at the quay in Värtahamnen in Stockholm. Archive image. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT Departures with Tallink Silja’s ferry Silja Serenade have…
Anna-Lisa, 96, died of legionella – Police: the water was too cold
▸ Anna-Lisa Hansson was infected with legionella and died while living in a nursing home. A statement from the police shows that the city of Gothenburg had too cold water…
Legionella found again in water purification Houten
What are the symptoms of legionella? Provided: most people who are infected with the legionella bacteria do not become ill. Some vulnerable groups (persons older than 60 years, smokers, people…
Legionella infection is increasing sharply – several outbreaks in the country
There are currently several outbreaks of legionella in the country. A bacteria that is particularly dangerous for the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. And the number of cases…
Source of legionella bacteria in Houten still unclear, GGD wants to stop research
The maximum incubation period of the bacteria has now passed and no new reports of infections have been received. “If this continues in the coming weeks, GGDrU will stop further…
Where does the legionella in Houten come from? ‘It’s still one big scavenger hunt’
What are the symptoms of legionella? First and foremost: most people who are infected with the legionella bacteria do not get sick. A few vulnerable groups (people over 60, smokers,…