{"product_id":"2940153862293","title":"Legionnaire's Disease, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eLegionnaire disease is an infection of the lungs and airways caused by Legionella bacteria.\u003cbr\u003eLegionnaire's Disease is an acute, infectious disease of the respiratory tract caused by the bacillus Legionella pneumophilia, a Gram negative, non-sporulating aerobic micro-organism.\u003cbr\u003eThe bacteria that cause Legionnaire disease have been found in water delivery systems.\u003cbr\u003eThey can survive in the warm, moist air conditioning systems of large buildings including hospitals.\u003cbr\u003eMost cases are caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila.\u003cbr\u003eThe rest of the cases are caused by other Legionella species.\u003cbr\u003eThe bacteria are found mostly in soil and water.\u003cbr\u003eLegionnaire's Disease is transmitted through the air or in dust associated with movement of soil or contaminated air from air conditioner units.\u003cbr\u003eIt is highly infectious\u003cbr\u003eThe organism enters the blood and then enters the cells of the lower respiratory tract\u003cbr\u003eThe infections occur in persons of all ages but peak incidence is 50-60 years.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms start off with:\u003cbr\u003e1. Sudden onset of malaise - General discomfort, uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise)\u003cbr\u003e2. High fever 39-40 degrees centigrade\u003cbr\u003e3. Chills and rigors\u003cbr\u003e4. Headache\u003cbr\u003e5. Dry coughs (Cough that does not produce much sputum or mucus)\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis is from sputum culture or indirect legionna bacterial antibody (\u0026gt;1.256).\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is by antibiotics e.g., ciprofloraxin, erythromycin\u003cbr\u003eBesides antibiotics, the following will help:\u003cbr\u003e1. Oxygen and Steam inhalation\u003cbr\u003e2. Cough mixtures\u003cbr\u003e3. Avoid smokes, dust, dry air, sudden temperature change\u003cbr\u003eThe earlier the illness is treated with antibiotic medication, the better the likely outcome.\u003cbr\u003eThe illness is serious and can be fatal, but it is not contagious\u003cbr\u003eThe source of the germs (bacteria) in an outbreak is usually a man-made water distribution system where the bacteria have multiplied in great numbers.\u003cbr\u003eWarm storage tanks where the water stagnates are ideal for legionella bacteria to multiply.\u003cbr\u003eThe bacteria thrive in water temperatures between 25°C and 45°C - about 35°C is the optimum temperature.\u003cbr\u003eThis means that Legionnaires' disease can be caught from:\u003cbr\u003ea. Piped water especially hot water, in large buildings where long runs of pipe work can be a source of the bacteria.\u003cbr\u003eb. Circulating water droplets in air-conditioning and cooling systems, cooling towers and evaporative condensers.\u003cbr\u003ec. Whirlpool spas\u003cbr\u003ed. Nebulizers and humidifiers (including some types of breathing equipment) if topped up with contaminated tap water\u003cbr\u003eSources where temperatures allow the bacteria to thrive include hot-water tanks, cooling towers and evaporative condensers of large air-conditioning systems such as those commonly found in hotels and large office buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Legionnaire's Disease\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Interesting Facts of Legionnaire's Disease\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Legionnaire's Disease\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Pneumonia\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Tuberculosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Mycoplasma\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Bronchitis\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122902614256,"sku":"2940153862293","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153862293_p0.jpg?v=1764058176","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153862293","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}