Large grouping of Legionella pneumophila. Janice Haney Carr/CDC
Large grouping of Legionella pneumophila. Janice Haney Carr/CDC - Legionella is a type of bacterium found naturally in freshwater environments, lakes and streams. It can become a health concern when it grows and spreads in man-made plumbing systems. Cases of Legionnaires' disease reached an all-time high in Switzerland: 582 cases were recorded in 2019. To address this, a four-year project called "Legionella control in buildings" (LeCo) has been launched. Led by Eawag, Swiss TPH and LeCo partners investigate how the risks associated with these bacteria can best be managed. Legionnaires' disease is becoming more common in Switzerland, with 582 cases recorded in 2019 by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
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