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Blood clotting factors may help fight multi-drug resistant superbugs

Coagulation factors, which are involved in blood clotting after injury, may offer new strategies for fighting multidrug-resistant bacteria, according to a study published in Cell Research. Infections caused by these bacteria pose an urgent public health risk, as effective drugs to combat them are lacking. A deficiency in blood coagulation factors – for example in patients… Read more »

County, schools address Legionella at Greenfield

In the wake of a positive test for bacteria that may have caused Legionnaires’ disease at a Midlothian elementary school, the Chesterfield County government is ramping up scrutiny of the local school system’s facility inspection and maintenance regimen. According to Leslie Haley, chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors, staff in the county’s Risk Management and Internal Audit… Read more »

First Death Confirmed In Atlanta Legionella Outbreak; 61 ‘Probable’ Cases

The first death from Legionnaires’ disease related to an outbreak of Legionella at the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Atlanta was confirmed Tuesday by the Georgia Department of Public Health. There are now 12 lab-confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease, including one death, and 61 probable cases, DPH spokeswoman Nancy Nydam said Tuesday. That’s up from 55… Read more »

Monthly Legionella Report June 2019

FULL REPORT

Mum’s warning after she nearly loses leg from hot tub infection

A mother of two on holiday with her family acquired a horrendous infection from a hotel hot tub that nearly cost her her leg. Taylor Bryant, from Indianapolis, USA, was holidaying with her family in Tennessee earlier this year when she went to the hot tub to relax. Later that day, she felt nauseated and… Read more »

First pictures of enzyme that drives new class of antibiotics

The next ‘enchanted ring’ could be found with obafluorin, a broad spectrum antibiotic from nature. Understanding how antibiotic scaffolds are constructed in nature can help scientists prospect for new classes of antibiotics through DNA sequencing and genome mining. Researchers have used this knowledge to help solve the X-ray crystal structure of the enzyme that makes… Read more »

Man tests positive for Legionnaires’ disease following dialysis at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

The man in his seventies is still suffering several months on. Lawyers have been instructed to investigate after a man tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease following treatment at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The patient started to develop symptoms in April, while undergoing as an outpatient at the hospital’s Severn Unit. After his cough and general weakness… Read more »

Health officials report uptick in Legionnaires’ disease

The Chesterfield Health District is investigating an increase in reported cases of flu-like Legionnaires’ disease in the northeastern portion of the county. Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia traced to the Legionella bacteria, which can be found naturally in lakes and streams, according to health officials. Since May 1, there have been 10 confirmed… Read more »

Four Easiest Ways to Build a Healthier Home Environment

No wonder that hearing your homes ‘ environment may not be as healthy and safe as you think. Don’t be too fast to ignore the chance that you and your friends will feel uncomfortable in bad sanitation and housekeeping. The ordinary environment in the home and typical household management in the family every day may… Read more »

Chicago area hospital possibly linked to Legionnaires’ disease cases

Illinois health officials report investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in individuals who were both patients at Rush Oak Park Hospital, one in May and the other in mid-July. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) say the individuals were patients at the hospital for part of the time when they could have been exposed… Read more »

Product & Service Spotlight

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How the SolidTek® Biocide Feeder Package will BENEFIT YOU

SolidTek's® Biocide Feeder Package offers users a functional, safe, compact and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional brominators.

Designed for use with SolidTek’s® enhanced bromine biocide, BromTek, it offers multiple benefits:

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Reduced exposure to fumes and bromine dust (non-pressurised system).

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Use with field proven mixed hydantoin biocide - better performance than standard bromine tablets.

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Managing Risk at the Water System Interface

Using system hot water (❯60 °C), Horne’s patented ILTDU delivers targeted thermal disinfection at the water system periphery, where potable water meets a non-sterile (ward) environment. Combined with elevated velocity flushing, which mechanically shears and removes excess bulk biofilm, it addresses both established pipework biofilm, and contamination driven by retrograde ingress. This approach avoids selective pressures associated with chemical dosing, supporting control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, NTM and other waterborne organisms while protecting system integrity, water quality and lowering environmental impact.

Result of using Erythorbate

To scavenge or to passivate has long been the question when controlling oxygen-induced corrosion in feed lines and steam raining equipment.
Here’s a short introduction to a product that allows you to do both: Sodium Erythorbate. It’s an oxygen scavenger and passivator utilising residual dissolved oxygen in the metal passivation reactions. Erythorbate and its degradation products continue to remove oxygen with an eventual residual of water and carbon dioxide hence not adding to the boiler water solids reducing Blowdown.

PIB Insurance Brokers

As a business in the Legionella Control Industry, are you confident that your insurance gives you the protection that you need? Have you ever been charged a higher premium on the pretext that the correct insurance cover should cost you more?

If these concerns sound familiar, your business may not be benefitting from the best value, security and advice. This is why PIB has developed an exclusive package which, combines all the benefits that you require for your business protection.

FILT’RAY Compact Range

AQUATOOLS has launched a range of filters for hospitals. FILT'RAY Compact filters provide a physical barrier to reduce the risk of infection from waterborne microorganisms. Tubular membrane microfiltration with a high filtration capacity delivers bacteriologically controlled water, securing the point-of-use for up to 4 months. They are compact to save space, ideal for taps with a low drop height. Retro-contamination is carefully controlled thanks to a protective skirt and a tilted connector which allows the filter position to be optimised.

TME Thermometers

Take your ACoPL8 testing to the next level with TME. Faster, smarter, stronger than the rest.

CLEGK2 – An unbeatable legionella kit with everything you need: a robust thermometer with inbuilt timer, fast-response dual surface/immersion probe, and a handy carry pouch.

New thermometers and thermometer kits include a FREE UKAS traceable calibration certificate.

TCWAllPort – A unique low-cost solution for concealed TMVs: a compact thermocouple socket for remote access temperature monitoring.

MM7000-2D – the smart way to go paperless. Our relaunched Bluetooth Barcode Thermometer is now more affordable than ever before.

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Introducing the MD150: Precision & Speed for Industrial Water Testing

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• Versatile Applications – Ideal for cooling towers, boilers, and wastewater monitoring.

• Rapid Measurement – Results within seconds without compromising accuracy.

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