Main Title |
Continuing March of Legionnaires Disease: UV May Be Best Control Weapon in a Weak Arsenal. |
Author |
Rice, E. W. ;
Reasoner., D. J. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
Publisher |
c1990 |
Year Published |
1990 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-90/182; |
Stock Number |
PB91-116848 |
Additional Subjects |
Ultraviolet radiation ;
Aquatic microbiology ;
Heat ;
Epidemiology ;
Water treatment chemicals ;
Chlorine ;
Ozone ;
Reprints ;
Legionnaires' disease ;
Legionella ;
Disease outbreaks
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB91-116848 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
6p |
Abstract |
The manuscript summarizes various control measures used to inactivate the causative organism of Legionnaires disease. The article reviews various chemical agents such as chlorine and ozone, and ultraviolet irradiation. Confounding variables such as the association of legionellae and free-living protozoa are also discussed. |