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Legionnaires’ Disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor Prompts Response
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024
Erie County Department of Health notified a local long-term care facility of Legionnaires’ disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor after a former patient became sick. The announcement prompted a response to this diagnosis. Legionnaires’ Disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor Pleasant Ridge… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at HutsonWood Senior Care Prompts Clay County Health Department Investigation
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
A case of Legionnaires’ disease at HutsonWood Senior Care facility prompts a Clay County Health Department investigation. Both the Health Department and the facility are holding information tightly. Here’s what we know about the situation. Local News WTHI-TV 10 Breaks… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease in Lincoln Sickens Five People Near RiverWalk Resort
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 20, 2024
A cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Lincoln sickens at least five people in New Hampshire. State health officials warn residents and visitors to monitor for symptoms of this serious illness. Here’s what we know. Five People Sickened in Outbreak of… read more
Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 30, 2024
The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a case of Legionnaires’ disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. In a news release published July 26, 2024, the agency explains what prompted the investigation, what they are doing about it, and… read more
Connecticut Man Hospitalized with Legionnaires’ Disease from Garden Hose Water Bong
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | May 30, 2024
A Connecticut man was hospitalized with Legionnaires’ disease from an unlikely source. Garden hose water bong was the likely source. Determining the cause of this man’s lung infection puzzled doctors, until information revealed the cannabis-related clue. This was the topic… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Piatt County Nursing Home Linked to Death of Resident
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 25, 2024
Legionnaires’ disease at Piatt County Nursing Home linked to death of resident. A resident of Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello, Illinois died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease. The investigation is ongoing. Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Statement about Legionnaires’… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | April 10, 2024
Prepare yourself for this deadly illness by knowing Legionnaires’ disease symptoms and how it is spread. Have you noticed a recent increase of Legionnaires’ disease cases in the news? Scientists have speculated an answer for that, and it has to… read more
What’s in Your Tap Water? Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to Most Tap Water Outbreaks.
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | March 27, 2024
A recent study looking at drinking or tap water outbreaks found some startling facts. Legionnaires’ disease was linked to most tap water outbreaks. Turns out, biofilms may be the largest contributing factor. Waterborne and Tap Water Outbreaks Waterborne pathogens are… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak at Sydney University Prompts Alert
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 5, 2024
University officials issued an urgent warning in response to a Legionnaires’ outbreak at Sydney University. So far there have been at least seven cases in this Legionnaires’ disease cluster resulting in three hospitalizations. All involved in this outbreak indicate they… 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