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Methods for controlling Legionella growth in piped water systems and cooling towers

Dr Jackson Kung'u

Controlling Legionella Growth in Water Systems Legionella is the bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease. This potentially fatal respiratory illness is caused by a species of Legionella that thrives in piped water systems and cooling towers. The disease is acquired when one inhales fine water droplets containing Legionella bacteria. In this post, we will explore various […]

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Airborne microorganisms in animal housing facilities

Dr Jackson Kung'u

Clean air void of hazardous substances is vital to the survival of all living organisms. Conditions in animal housing facilities may promote the growth of a wide diversity of microorganisms including bacteria and mould. Presence of airborne microorganisms in animal housing facilities affects the quality of air in those facilities. The quality of air directly affects […]

Filed Under: Bacteria Tagged With: microorganisms

Airborne bacteria and mold in slaughterhouse facilities

Dr Jackson Kung'u

Contamination of meat products by microorganisms such as airborne bacteria and mold is a major economic problem in the meat industry. In the past it was thought that food products were contaminated when they came in contact with contaminated surfaces, but now it is known that additional product contamination occurs from contact with airborne bacteria. […]

Filed Under: Bacteria Tagged With: airborne bacteria, airborne mold

Airborne bacteria and mould in paper production facilities

Lyn Gandham

Airborne bacteria and mould can reach very high levels in the pulp and paper manufacturing plants. Process water contains sugars, starch, and other components that support and promote the growth of bacteria and, certain yeasts and moulds. Interestingly, the non-biological and biological waste present in wastewater from pulp and paper production facilities can be treated […]

Filed Under: Bacteria, Mold Tagged With: Air Quality, airborne bacteria, airborne mould, mold, Mould

MBL Among The CDC ELITE Certified Labs in Legionella Testing

Dr Jackson Kung'u

Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) has certification in the analysis of Legionella bacteria by the prestigious Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) program of the US Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC). You can view our current Certificate of Proficiency for Legionella Testing. MBL is one of the only 3 Canadian independent laboratories […]

Filed Under: Bacteria Tagged With: Legionella, legionellosis, legionnaires' disease, pontiac fever

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