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Flood water can contain harmful contaminants causing infections through drinking or contact. Here's what to know in North ...

Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to the discovery of Legionella bacteria in the hot water system at the ...

Gardeners are being warned about Legionnaires' disease, a dangerous disease that can be caught from potting mix or compost.

Gardeners are being warned of a dangerous disease that can spread from potting mix. Legionnaires’ disease can be caught from ...

The sports pavillion at Lagoa's ESPAMOL school closed after tests detected the presence of the bacteria that ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

People can look out for six symptoms of a debilitating disease that can leave people bed bound. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. Ticks are ...

Health authorities frequently warn that inhaling contaminated potting mixtures could lead to contracting Legionnaires’ disease ... due to the rich range of bacteria, fungi and other ...

Legionella bacteria occur naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes, ponds, streams, and soil. Generally, the low amounts of these bacteria in freshwater don’t lead to disease. However, ...

There have been 108 cases of Legionnaires' disease across the country so far this year ... exposed via bags or bulk loads of potting mix and compost, where the bacteria can fester away in cosy ...

Photo / Getty Images From the archives: A timely reminder of the link between potting mixes, soils and composts and legionnaires’ disease, this this story first appeared in the Listener in ...