Legionella Swab Test for Water Outlets - Single-Use Kit for Detecting Legionell

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HydroHawk Legionella Swab Test Detecting Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 (sg1) in water outlets anywhere. Perfect for use on showers, taps, hot tubs and more! Instructions for effective swabbing can be found inside the box. Tests For Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 (including viable but non-culturable Legionella bacteria) Time To Results 25 Minutes Test Type Swab Sensitivity Level 200 CFU per swabbed area Why Is It Important to Test Water Outlets for Legionella? Biofilms Provide a Habitat for Legionella Biofilms are slimy layers of bacteria where Legionella can hide. You are likely to find it inside your taps, shower heads, or water pipes, and it is very common. When a piece of biofilm breaks off, Legionella can be released into the water. Once in the water, Legionella can be inhaled into your lungs through tiny water droplets. Legionella Causes Legionnaires' Disease Legionella bacteria enter the lungs when breathed in via tiny water droplets called aerosols. Aerosols can come from a tap, a shower, splashing in a swimming pool, or steam from a hot tub or sauna. Once in your lungs, this bacteria can cause a serious lung infection called Legionnaires' disease. Legionnaires' Disease Can Have Long Term Effects Survivors of Legionnaires' disease can suffer long term effects that affect their quality of life. These effects include fatigue, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, balance and coordination difficulties, muscle weakness and PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder). Legionnaires' Disease Can Cause Loss of Life Sadly, around 10% of people who contract Legionnaires' disease will lose their life. This figure can rise to 45% if caught in a healthcare setting, and up to 80% if untreated in immunocompromised individuals. Prevention is the best cure and detecting Legionella in water outlets before use is the best way to stay safe and save lives. What is VBNC Legionella? VBNC Legionella stands for Viable But Non-Culturable Legionella. This refers to a state where Legionella bacteria is alive, but dormant and while still capable of becoming a serious risk to humans, this dormant state is undetectable by traditional lab tests. This VBNC Legionella existence often occurs in response to environmental stresses, such as temperature changes, nutrient depletion, or exposure to disinfectants in water systems - meaning that Legionella could still be present even after clearing a system. When left dormant in a water system, Legionella can become active and infectious again if conditions improve - for example, if the temperature in uncontrolled.

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