Outbreaks
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Recent Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease (Orlando)
Friday, July 24, 2009
Three members of an east Orlando LA Fitness health club contracted confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease at the gym last year, according to state health ...