Legionella bacteria is a type of bacteria that causes a serious type of lung infection called Legionnaires' disease. This type of bacteria is naturally found in freshwater environments such as lakes and streams. It becomes a health problem when it spreads in the building water systems used by people. Shower heads and sink mixers, jacuzzis that are not emptied after each use, decorative fountains, aesthetic shower systems, hot water tanks and heaters, and large sanitary systems are areas of proliferation and development of legionella bacteria. People can get Legionnaires' disease when they inhale tiny water droplets that contain bacteria.
The most commonly used laboratory test to diagnose Legionnaires' disease is the urine antigen test, which detects a molecule of the legionella bacteria in the urine. If a person has symptoms of pneumonia and the test is positive, that person is considered to have gynecological disease.
Legionella bacteria analysis is requested within the scope of regulations on Legionnaires' disease control procedures and principles and prevention of exposure risk to biological agents. Bacteria that reproduce in humid environments are carried by the humidity of the air and enter the human body through respiration. This disease can sometimes go without symptoms, but sometimes it can have fatal consequences.
Samples taken from the field for analysis should be sent to the laboratory by cold chain.
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