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IntroductionLegionella is a family of pathogenic waterborne bacteria, some of which cause a group of infections called legionellosis. The Legionnaires’ disease is the most severe form of legionellosis.This article provides an overview of Legionella and…
Background and scope of guidelinesThese non-binding guidelines aim to help employers and workers to stay safe and healthy in a working environment that has changed significantly because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They give advice on:Risk assessment and…
IntroductionEbola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) (sometimes called Ebola Virus Disease, or EVD) is the disease caused by infection with an Ebola virus. It is a type of viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) brought on by any of several strains of viruses in the…
IntroductionThe presence of biological agents in occupational environments is an important health and social problem. Micro- and macroorganisms and the structures and substances they produce may exert a harmful influence upon exposed individuals leading…
IntroductionBiological agents have a ubiquitous presence in the environment and are found in many sectors. As they are rarely visible, the risks they pose are not always appreciated, but exposure may lead to include acute and chronic, sometimes life-…
IntroductionAntibiotic resistance is one of the most serious global threats to the treatment of infectious diseases [1]. Antibiotics are critical in the fight against infectious disease caused by bacteria and other microbes. Antimicrobial chemotherapy is…
IntroductionZoonoses are infections that are spread from animals to humans. This article gives a general overview of the occurrence and transmission of zoonotic diseases, with particular emphasis on zoonotic diseases in the workplace and why they present…
Background and Scope of GuidanceOn 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. Vaccination is proving to be effective against the pandemic, however it is increasingly being recognised that…
Background and scope The purpose of this article is to provide information on assessing physical and cognitive aspects for those affected by long COVID that may impact on work ability, and to provide an insight into rehabilitation as well as…
IntroductionDuring an outbreak of human infectious disease, the numbers affected will vary depending on the disease, location, susceptible population size, environment etc. When disease numbers exceed a set threshold for that illness it is considered to…