The influence of temperature, disinfection and water softening of drinking water on the multiplication of Legionella pneumophila

Volume 12 | number 1, December 2018

Authors:  Karmen GODIČ TORKAR, Martina ODER* Corresponding author: Martina ODER Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 12 | number 1 – 2018 Abstract:  The influence of temperature, disinfectant and water softener for drinking water preparation on the bacterial growth of Legionella pneumophila was examined. The optimal temperature for bacterial growth was 36 °C. At the incubation temperature…

Health risk assessment for dental healthcare employees and patients due to the exposure to Legionella spp. in dental unit water systems in Slovenia

Volume 10 | number 1, December 2016

Authors: Edis GRCIĆ, Ivan ERŽEN Corresponding author: Edis Grcić Type of paper:  Professional paper Issue: Volume 10 | number 1 – 2016 Abstract: Due to a possible Legionella contamination of dental unit water systems (DUWS) in dental chairs and the possibility of infection when using fast rotating parts (turbines) of dental chairs, we identified the health risks for employees and their…