Abstract
A number of factors, for example water temperature, can encourage the growth of microorganisms such as Legionella spp in spa facilities. Individuals who attend this type of facility are often subjects at risk for infection who are undergoing inhalation therapy and hot tub treatments. A very accurate management of these facilities is therefore required to avoid infection by Legionella spp. The purpose of this study was to verify the current Italian national and Apulia regional legislation regarding the control of contamination by Legionella spp. in spa facilities.
MeSH terms
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Aerosols
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Balneology / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Balneology / standards
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Biofilms
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Guidelines as Topic
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Health Resorts / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Health Resorts / standards
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Health Resorts / statistics & numerical data
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Hot Springs / microbiology*
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Hot Springs / standards
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Hot Temperature
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Humans
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Italy
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Legionella / growth & development
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Legionella / isolation & purification
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Legionellosis / prevention & control*
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Legionellosis / transmission
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Mineral Waters / microbiology
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Water Microbiology*
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Water Pollution / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Water Pollution / prevention & control
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Water Purification / legislation & jurisprudence
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Water Purification / methods