Attention, Legionelles: Rinse Water Pipes Hot

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Standing warm water in longer unused pipes favors multiplication of bacteria. What you need to know now.

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Fatal legionella cases in Linz and Lower Austria cause uncertainty. The Austrian Health Fund (ÖGK) explains how the bacteria are transmitted, which symptoms occur and how the risk of infection can be reduced. AUSTRIA/OÖ/NÖ. In mid-July, the authorities in the Greater Linz area reported a noticeable accumulation of severe pneumonia. Investigations showed that legionella had caused the diseases. So far, 32 cases have been registered, three affecte…

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LINZ. A number of current cases of disease have focused on legionella. Those who know transmission routes and warning signs can reduce their own risk, according to the Austrian Health Fund (ÖGK) on Wednesday.

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A number of current cases of disease have brought the topic of legionella into focus. Those who know transmission routes and warning signs can reduce their own risk, it was said on Wednesday by the Austrian Health Fund (ÖGK). Especially now after the holiday applies: Water pipes flush hot. If pipes are not used over a long period of time, standing and warm water can favour the propagation of legionella.