by SPL2020 | Feb 16, 2022 | Events, Puzzled by Legionella Webinars
This presentation will summarize the process for conducting case and outbreak investigations of legionellosis in Wisconsin, and how public health partners, other state agencies, the facilities involved, and their consultants work together during and after these investigations.
by SPL2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | Events, Puzzled by Legionella Webinars
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are an increasingly frequent cause of pulmonary disease, particularly in individuals with predisposing conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Find out why NTM a waterborne pathogen of growing concern. Learn about a new method for recovery of NTM from water samples, resulting in a highly simplified culture method and an increased yield of NTM.
by SPL2020 | Nov 23, 2020 | Events, Puzzled by Legionella Webinars
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are an increasingly frequent cause of pulmonary disease, particularly in individuals with predisposing conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Find out why NTM a waterborne pathogen of growing concern. Learn about a new method for recovery of NTM from water samples, resulting in a highly simplified culture method and an increased yield of NTM.
by SPL2020 | May 6, 2020 | Events, Puzzled by Legionella Webinars
Why include a professional responsible for infection prevention on your water management team? Here are just a few examples on why infection preventionists are essential team members: they inform the team on locations occupied by high-risk patients, and the procedures and medical devices that increase the growth of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens;