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Identifying and Preventing Exposure Risks to the Growing Number of Superbugs
Last month, for only the fourth time in its history, the United Nations General Assembly took up a health issue and voted to take a broad and coordinated approach to confront antimicrobial resistance. The historic action by the United Nations was due to the growing list of drug-resistant microorganisms that are now found across the globe, including in United States. The Centers for Disease ...
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Legionella in VA Hospital May have Survived Years of Eradication Efforts
Late last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on the recent Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. According to their report, 29 of the 44 environmental samples they collected at the facility showed growth of Legionella. The CDC reported, “There was persistence of a highly pathogenic strain of Legionella ...
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Illinois IAQ Consultant Helps Identify Microbial Toxins in People’s Homes
Mold contamination in an indoor environment can result from flooding, plumbing leaks, elevated humidity levels and due to water incursions from rain. When people discover water damage in their properties they need to be aware that mold can begin to grow in as short as 24 hours in many circumstances. Many people are aware that elevated levels of mold in indoor environments can lead to ...
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Flood Victims Told to be Aware of Potential Hazards Associated with Water Damage
In late June, close to 65,000 residents of Calgary were allowed to begin returning to their homes and businesses. This followed torrential flooding that inundated many parts of the city and other regions of Alberta, Canada. Just as residents of Calgary were given the all clear to return, another 10,000 people down river were being evacuated from their homes. This is just the latest large ...
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10 Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Reported in Pennsylvania
This week, it was reported that ten cases of Legionnaires’ disease have occurred at two care facilities in Western Pennsylvania. To date, no fatalities have been reported, but three people have been hospitalized with pneumonia-like symptoms. So far eight cases have occurred at one facility and two at another according to the Allegheny County Health Department. Legionnaires' disease is ...
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Midwest Flooding May Result in Mold Problems for Area Residents
EMSL Analytical provides environmental and indoor air quality (IAQ) testing solutions for residential and commercial properties impacted by flood waters across the Midwest. Cinnaminson, NJ, March 1st, 2011 Much of the Midwest has been inundated with heavy rains and melting snow over the past few days. In Findlay, Ohio, waters crested after topping out at 5 ½ feet above flood levels ...
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