Hydrosense: Revolutionising Legionella detection with cutting-edge technology

Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, poses significant health risks, particularly in environments with complex water systems. The case fatality rate of community-acquired Legionnaires’ disease is 10%, rising alarming to over 25% in a healthcare setting.
Traditional testing methods for detecting Legionella are time-consuming, with lab results taking several weeks to return. This delay increases the risk of outbreaks, as thi