Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Legionella 'common' in compost brands, Strathclyde University study finds

Legionella bacteria appears to be "common" in many compost brands sold in the UK, a study has found.

A team from Strathclyde University in Glasgow tested 22 different brands of compost and found that 14 contained a variety of Legionella species.

It says a larger survey is needed to determine the extent of the issue.

The study, "Legionella spp. in UK composts - a potential public health issue", is published by Clinical Microbiology and Infection.

Read more - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-24348811

If you would like information on Legionella testing and control, visit - http://www.akvo.co.uk/legionella-control--water-hygiene.html

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