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Bacteria in the Water: Coliforms, Iron and Sulfur Bacteria

In the past we’ve discussed Legionnaires’ disease, which is a disease caused by a waterborne bacterium. In our September newsletter entitled, Bacteria in the Water: Coliforms, Iron and Sulfur Bacteria, we have discussed three types of waterborne bacteria: coliforms, which, although not usually harmful, can be a sign of other bacteria that are harmful; and iron and sulfur bacteria, which are seen as annoyances rather than a health threat. For more details read our Bacteria in Water: Coliforms, Iron and Sulfur Bacteria.

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Salmonella food poisoning and symptoms

Salmonella food poisoning has been a growing concern in recent news. It has frequently lead to recalls of beef, salads and organic products and, even peanut butter products. Salmonella food poisoning occurs when one eats raw or undercooked foods such meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. Properly cooked food can get contaminated with Salmonella if […]

Legionella pneumophila – Guidelines for Laboratory Interpretation

Legionella pneumophila is a Gram negative, aerobic bacteria that is characterized as an opportunistic pathogen. It is the cause of Legionnaires’ Disease, a severe form of pneumonia and, it is the cause of Pontiac fever, a non-pneumonic form of L. pneumophila infection. Legionella spp.’s mode of transmission is through aerosols or aspiration of contaminated water. The Public Health […]

The Indoor Mold Is An Early Warning Device

The mold (or mould, in the Queen’s English) has been the victim of a bad press. Mention the word and it conjures up an image of something rotting or in the process of decomposition. And yet, were it not for the mold that inspired the discovery of penicillin millions of lives would have been lost. […]