Legionnaires' disease
A brief guide for dutyholders
- Date of publication:
- 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780717665006
- Series code:
- INDG458
This leaflet is aimed at employers and people in control of premises, eg landlords, where man-made water systems are used that could be a potential source for legionella bacteria growth.
It will help you to understand the health risks associated with legionella.
Legionellosis is the collective name given to the pneumonia-like illness caused by legionella bacteria. This includes the most serious legionnaires' disease, as well as the similar but less serious conditions of Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever.