Legionella definition

Legionella means a genus of bacteria, some species of which have caused a type of pneumonia called Legionnaires Disease.
Legionella means a genus of bacteria containing species which cause a type of pneumonia called Legionnaires' disease.
Legionella means a genus of bacteria, some species of which have caused a type of pneumonia called Legionnaires dis- ease.

Examples of Legionella in a sentence

  • Legionella: A risk assessment and any essential work must be carried out to remove or minimise the Legionella risk to the tenant.

  • Legionella means any discharge release or escape of legionella or other airborne pathogens from water tanks, water systems, air-conditioning plants, cooling towers and the like.

  • You must clean and disinfect any & all showerheads in the property at least once every six months to avoid the build-up of conditions conducive to Legionella bacterial growth.

  • To comply with all statutory requirements relating to the use of the premises, including but not limited to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 ensuring the control of Legionella Bacteria in water systems and maintaining up-to-date Gas and Electrical Installation Certificates where applicable.


More Definitions of Legionella

Legionella means the genus of bacteria which is ubiquitous in aqueous environments, including the recirculated water of cooling tower systems that are not properly or regularly maintained. There are more than 50 different species of Legionella, all of which are potentially pathogenic.
Legionella means bacteria belonging to the genus Legionella;
Legionella means a genus of bacteria, some species of which may cause Legionnaires' disease.
Legionella means a common aquatic bacteria found in natural waterways, building water systems, and in some soils. This genus of bacteria can cause a pneumonia called Legionnaires' disease or a flu-like illness called Pontiac fever when inhaled, aspirated, or directly introduced into the lungs of a susceptible individual.
Legionella means a common aquatic bacteria found in natural waterways, building water
Legionella means a genus of bacteria, some species of which cause a type of pneumonia called Legionnaires disease.
Legionella means a genus of bacteria contain- ing species which cause a type of pneumonia called Legion- naires' Disease.