Legionella

Nursing Home Legionnaires

Presence of legionella bacteria in a nursing care facility is a topic of concern. The bacteria causes Legionnaires disease, a…

6 years ago

Compost Safety (Hint: Compost Can Cause Legionnaires’ Disease)

Compost is called black gold for a reason. A mainstay of organic gardening, compost is considered a valuable soil conditioner,…

6 years ago

Wisconsin Christmas Mountain Resort Legionnaires Outbreak

Three people are sick with Legionnaires disease and one person has died following stays at the Christmas Mountain Resort in…

6 years ago

Bronx Hospital to Install New Cooling Towers

NYC health + hospitals, which is the largest public health care system in US,  announced complete installation of state-of-art antimicrobial…

6 years ago

Whirlpool Hot Tub at Waco Family YMCA Investigated for Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

The Waco-McClennan County Health District is investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at the Waco Family YMCA located at 6800…

6 years ago

Three Diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease After Visit to Casselton Hotel

Nobody wants to go visit a hotel or water park and come back with a life-threatening disease. In Casselton, North…

6 years ago

Hotel Waterpark in Casselton North Dakota Linked to Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Three people have been infected with Legionnaires’ Disease after visiting a hotel’s indoor waterpark in Casselton, North Dakota.  The three…

6 years ago

Promenade at University Place Legionnaires Outbreak

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak this Thursday has left one sick and one dead. This time at a 200 bed Senior…

6 years ago

Deadly Legionnaires’ Outbreak at Promenade Assisted Living Facility Legionnaires’ in Guilderland, NY

One person has died and another has been infected with Legionella bacteria in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that the Albany…

6 years ago

First Lawsuit Filed in Washington Heights Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Last Summer may be full of fun memories, vacations, and time spent with family for many people.  But not everyone. …

6 years ago