A number of factors, for example water temperature, can encourage the growth of microorganisms such as Legionella spp in spa facilities. Individuals who attend this type of facility are often subjects at risk for infection who are undergoing inhalation therapy and hot tub treatments. A very accurate management of these facilities is therefore required to avoid infection by Legionella spp. The purpose of this study was to verify the current Italian national and Apulia regional legislation regarding the control of contamination by Legionella spp. in spa facilities.
[Spa facilities and legionellosis: legislative structure and state of the art in Apulia (Italy)] / Montagna, Maria Teresa; Cuna, Teresa; De Giglio, Osvalda; Bollino, Annapaola; Iatta, Roberta; Napoli, Christian. - In: IGIENE E SANITÀ PUBBLICA. - ISSN 0019-1639. - 68:5(2012), p. 719-31.
[Spa facilities and legionellosis: legislative structure and state of the art in Apulia (Italy)]
NAPOLI, CHRISTIAN
2012
Abstract
A number of factors, for example water temperature, can encourage the growth of microorganisms such as Legionella spp in spa facilities. Individuals who attend this type of facility are often subjects at risk for infection who are undergoing inhalation therapy and hot tub treatments. A very accurate management of these facilities is therefore required to avoid infection by Legionella spp. The purpose of this study was to verify the current Italian national and Apulia regional legislation regarding the control of contamination by Legionella spp. in spa facilities.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.