Legionella

Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a case of Legionnaires’ disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. In a…

4 months ago

Connecticut Man Hospitalized with Legionnaires’ Disease from Garden Hose Water Bong

A Connecticut man was hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease from an unlikely source. Garden hose water bong was the likely source.…

6 months ago

Legionnaires’ Disease at Piatt County Nursing Home Linked to Death of Resident

Legionnaires’ disease at Piatt County Nursing Home linked to death of resident. A resident of Piatt County Nursing Home in…

7 months ago

Legionnaires’ Disease Cases on the Rise, Says CDC. These Are the Legionnaires’ Disease Symptoms to Look For!

Prepare yourself for this deadly illness by knowing Legionnaires’ disease symptoms and how it is spread. Have you noticed a…

8 months ago

What Organ System Does Legionella Affect?

Legionella bacteria, the causative agents of Legionnaires' disease, primarily affect the respiratory system when they infect humans. However, Legionella bacteria…

8 months ago

Can Legionnaires’ Disease be Transmitted Through Air Conditioning Systems?

Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, has been associated with outbreaks linked to air…

8 months ago

Can Legionnaires’ Disease be Transmitted Through Swimming Pools?

Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, can be transmitted through various water sources, including…

9 months ago

2022 Napa Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

In a December publication of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a recap…

10 months ago

Langston Hughes Apartments Legionnaires’ Outbreak

A public housing complex located in Brownsville, near Brooklyn is under investigation after two Legionnaires’ disease cases were linked to…

10 months ago

Incubation Period for Legionella

Legionella, a bacterium found in water environments, can pose a health risk when it causes Legionnaires' disease, a severe form…

11 months ago