Legionella bacteria

12 Aug 2023 2 mins Download PDF

Legionella bacteria:

• • The UK govt has put the asylum-seekers on a housing barge after the detection of traces the bacteria causing Legionnaire’s disease were found in the onboard water system.
  • The bacteria can be found in lakes and Ponds and also in other water systems.
  • If such water containing thus bacteria is consumed, the bacteria can reach the lungs and cause pneumonia and a mild flu-like illness called Pontiac fever.
  • Person-to-person transmission of the disease are uncommon.
  • No vaccination has been discovered for the disease yet.