Legionella
Informative articles and pieces of information about legionella.
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What should I do if I think I was exposed to Legionella bacteria?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
What should I do if I think I was exposed to Legionella bacteria? Most individuals who become exposed to the bacteria do not become ill. ... -
The Spread of Legionnaires’ Disease
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The Spread of Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires’ disease cannot be spread from person to person. Outbreaks occur when two or more people contract the bacteria in ... -
Treatments for Legionnaires’ Disease
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Treatments for Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires’ disease can be quite serious and has been known to cause fatalities in 5% to 30% of all diagnosed cases ... -
Who are targets for this disease?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Who are targets for this disease? People most at risk of contracting the bacteria are seniors (65 years of age or older), smokers, or those ... -
How is Legionnaires’ disease diagnosed?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
How is Legionnaires’ disease diagnosed? In many cases, the disease is diagnosed through the use of chest x-rays or by clinical diagnosis. The most commonly used ... -
Where does Legionella bacteria come from?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Where does Legionella bacteria come from? Legionella bacteria are typically found in warm water (hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks and large plumbing systems). -
Recent Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease (UK)
Thursday, August 20, 2009
A hospital in London had to close three wards on the Chiltern Wing for six months because of a recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. Hospital ... -
Recent Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease (Chicago)
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
There were three diagnosed cases of Legionnaires’ disease late July/early August of this year at Edward Hospital in west suburban Naperville, and one patient later ... -
Recent Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease (Arizona)
Friday, August 14, 2009
In July of 2008, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of four patients who had ... -
Recent Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease (UK)
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Several new cases of Legionnaires’ disease were discovered and investigated in early August of this year. A few of the cases were women who contracted ...