Legionnaires’ disease and air conditioning systems: the hidden health crisis of air conditioning systems
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria. This bacterium thrives in warm, stagnant water, such as in cooling towers, water tanks, showerheads, and the cooling water circulation in HVAC systems. Infection can occur when people inhale the fine mist containing the bacteria. Legionnaires’ disease has a high morbidity rate, causing high […]