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Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Legionella Bacteria and Amoebas in Drinking Water Systems

Jeff Rogers, MPH

October 7, 2024

The Relationship Between Legionella and Amoeba In the intricate ecosystem of drinking water systems, a noteworthy relationship exists between Legionella bacteria and free-living amoebas (FLA) that can impact public health...

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Cracking Down on Legionella Growth

Jeff Rogers, MPH

October 7, 2024

The History of Legionella Bacteria Legionella bacteria were first discovered in 1976 following a deadly outbreak at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. The bacteria responsible for this outbreak, later...

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Steps to Protect Your Facility’s Water Supply After a Storm

Jeff Rogers, MPH

October 1, 2024

The Chaos After The Storm Severe storms, such as hurricanes and floods, can cause widespread disruption, with one of the most critical impacts being on water supplies. After such events,...

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What is the Difference Between ST108 and TiR34?

July 26, 2024

In the realm of sterile processing and infection control, understanding the various standards and guidelines is crucial for maintaining the highest levels of safety and compliance. Two key documents in...

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What is AAMI ST108?

July 25, 2024

In the world of healthcare and sterile processing, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety is a top priority. One of the standards that professionals in this field need to...

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What is the Joint Commission AAMI ST108 Standard?

July 25, 2024

In the healthcare industry, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety is non-negotiable. One of the critical standards that professionals must be aware of is the Joint Commission AAMI ST108...

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