Legionnaire’s disease

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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 months ago

Health Department Confirms Legionnaires’ Disease at St. Margaret Hall Cincinnati Nursing Home

The Cincinnati Health Department confirmed at least one case of Legionnaires’ disease at St. Margaret Hall, a Cincinnati nursing home.…

10 months ago

What Legal Implications are Associated with Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks?

Legionnaires' disease can have significant legal implications when outbreaks occur. These implications can involve various stakeholders, including individuals and families…

10 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…

11 months ago

1 Death in the Mountain View Grand Resort Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

The New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services is currently investigating a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to Mountain View Grand…

12 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…

12 months ago

Donated Organs Cause Legionnaires’ Disease?

A study of the first reported cases of transplant patients likely contracting Legionnaires’ disease from donor organs was published in…

1 year ago