title: Comments on Whiley Legionella Risk Management and Control in Potable Water Systems: Argument for the Abolishment of Routine Testing. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2017, 14, 12.
abstract: In their recent article, Whiley makes an interesting case for the abolishment of routine testing inLegionellarisk management and control plans. Here, we present our views regarding this suggestion, drawing upon our own experiences in the UK. We urge caution against the removal of routine monitoring from guidelines due to the impending public health risks that would result.
authors.affiliation: Biosafety, Air and Water Microbiology Group, National Infection Service, Public Health England, Salisbury SP4 0JG, UK. Samuel.collins@phe.gov.uk.
authors.forename: Samuel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.affiliation: Biosafety, Air and Water Microbiology Group, National Infection Service, Public Health England, Salisbury SP4 0JG, UK. Jimmy.Walker@phe.gov.uk.
authors.forename: Jimmy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection; D060766:Drinking Water; D006801:Humans; D007875:Legionella; D016952:Legionella pneumophila; D007877:Legionnaires' Disease; D012308:Risk Management; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014881:Water Supply
chemical_list: D060766:Drinking Water
keywords: Legionella; Legionnaires’ disease; routine testing