Legionella: A Threat to the Water System
The incorporation of biotechnology to mitigate the problems associated with Legionella bacteria is a promising development in the current world, where environmental and health concerns are of the highest priority.The disease-causing bacteria, Legionella, is a major threat to health globally, especially in natural water sources and manmade water-based systems like cooling towers, spas, and even domestic plumbing. The name of the disease reflects an outbreak which was first discovered in 1976 during an American Legion convention.A broad approach is necessary to preventLegionnaires' disease: The incorporation of biotechnology to mitigate the problems associated with Legionella bacteria is a promising development in the current world, where environmental and health concerns are of the highest priority.The disease-causing bacteria, Legionella, is a major threat to health globally, especially in natural water sources and manmade water-based systems like cooling towers, spas, and even do...