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 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.

Examples of Legionella in a sentence

  • Automatic Doors Carry out two service visits per year, summer and winter Legionella Re-Assessments All primary schools and the majority of secondary schools have had Legionella Risk Assessments.

  • 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.


More Definitions of Legionella

Legionella means a genus of bacteria, some species of which have caused a type of pneumonia called Legionnaires dis- ease.
Legionella means a genus of bacteria, some species of which may cause Legionnaires' disease.
Legionella means a genus of bacteria, some species of which have caused a type of pneumonia called Legionnaires dis- ease. (47g) “Level 1 assessment” means an evaluation to identify the possible presence of sanitary defects, defects in distribution system coliform monitoring practices, and, when possible, the likely reason that the system triggered the assessment. It is trig- gered by total coliform detections under s. NR 809.31. It is con- ducted by the system operator or owner.(47r) “Level 2 assessment” means an evaluation to identify the possible presence of sanitary defects, defects in distribution system coliform monitoring practices, and, when possible, the likely reason that the system triggered the assessment. A Level 2 assessment provides a more detailed examination of the system, including the system’s monitoring and operational practices, than does a Level 1 assessment through the use of more comprehensive investigation and review of available information, additional internal and external resources, and other relevant practices. It is conducted by an individual approved by the department, which may include the system operator.
Legionella means a genus of bacteria contain- ing species which cause a type of pneumonia called Legion- naires' Disease.
Legionella means bacteria belonging to the genus Legionella;
Legionella means a common aquatic bacteria found in natural and 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 susceptible individuals.
Legionella means a genus of bacteria containing spe- cies which cause a type of pneumonia called Legionnaires' Disease.