Official Case Report on "Pneumonia associated with a dental unit waterline"

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 15:44

Please click on the link below to read the official Case Report about the sad death of an elderly lady in Italy reported on February 17th 2012.

http://press.thelancet.com/crdental.pdf

The Department of Health report that this is the "first case case of Legionnaires' disease stemming from a dental waterline" even though it is has been widely regarded as a problem area which has led to government legislation document:

Health Technical Memorandum 01-05: Decontamination in primary care dental practices which can be found by clicking the link.

 

The proper control of the legionella bacteria is vitally important and required under government legislation, for more information call:

Vectair Environmental Ltd on 0118 981 7437 or get in touch via our contact page.

 

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