Legionnaire’s disease

What Organ System Does Legionella Affect?

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | March 27, 2024

Legionella bacteria, the causative agents of Legionnaires’ disease, primarily affect the respiratory system when they infect humans. However, Legionella bacteria can also affect other organ systems in the body, leading to a range of symptoms and complications. How Legionella Affects… read more

Can Legionnaires’ Disease be Transmitted Through Air Conditioning Systems?

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | March 18, 2024

Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, has been associated with outbreaks linked to air conditioning systems and other HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems. How is Legionnaires’ Disease Transmitted Through Air Conditioning Systems?… read more

Can Legionnaires’ Disease be Transmitted Through Swimming Pools?

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | March 6, 2024

Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, can be transmitted through various water sources, including swimming pools. While the risk of transmission in properly maintained swimming pools is generally low, certain conditions can create an… read more

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

Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 5, 2024

The Cincinnati Health Department confirmed at least one case of Legionnaires’ disease at St. Margaret Hall, a Cincinnati nursing home. Nursing home residents are considered a susceptible population, meaning they are at higher risk of becoming sick when exposed to… read more

What Legal Implications are Associated with Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks?

Legionnaire's disease | March 1, 2024

Legionnaires’ disease can have significant legal implications when outbreaks occur. These implications can involve various stakeholders, including individuals and families affected by the disease, healthcare facilities, building owners, employers, and public health authorities. Insurance Claims Insurance coverage may play a… read more

2022 Napa Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 10, 2024

In a December publication of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a recap and wrap-up of the 2022 Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Napa was published. Unsurprisingly, data points to a cooling tower as… read more

Langston Hughes Apartments Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 9, 2024

A public housing complex located in Brownsville, near Brooklyn is under investigation after two Legionnaires’ disease cases were linked to two buildings. They are looking into the water system to determine the source of the illnesses. New York Health provides… read more

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

Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 2, 2024

The New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services is currently investigating a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to Mountain View Grand Resort, located in Whitefield, New Hampshire. Two out-of-state residents were recently diagnosed with the Legionnaires’ disease, both stayed at the… read more

Incubation Period for Legionella

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | December 26, 2023

Legionella, a bacterium found in water environments, can pose a health risk when it causes Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia. Understanding the incubation period for Legionella is pivotal in identifying and addressing cases promptly. The incubation period represents… read more

Donated Organs Cause Legionnaires’ Disease?

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | September 25, 2023

A study of the first reported cases of transplant patients likely contracting Legionnaires’ disease from donor organs was published in a weekly Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. Two patients receiving lungs from the same donor fell ill… read more