Legionella

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

What to Do if You Suspect a Legionella Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | July 28, 2023

It is essential to know what to do if you suspect a Legionella outbreak. Prompt and appropriate action can help prevent the spread of the disease and protect the health of those at risk. Inform the Relevant Authorities Contact your… read more

Walla Walla Legionnaires’ Disease

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 18, 2023

Concerns over recent illnesses and positive laboratory tests prompt health officials to warn those who stayed at a Walla Walla, Washington hotel of Legionella bacteria exposure. Health Department Investigation The Walla Wall County Department of Community Health initiated an investigation… read more

Bonterra Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 7, 2023

The Fort Bend Department of Health has announced an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease cases linked to a local 55+ Community in Fulshear, Texas. Here is what we know about this Bonterra Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak: Bonterra Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Thus far,… read more

Crunch Fitness Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 6, 2023

Three people are sick in a potential Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to a local gym. According to information provided to those linked to the outbreak, the local Idaho department of health has linked an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease to the… read more

InterContinental New York Barclay Legionnaires’ Disease

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 21, 2023

Guests and employees of the InterContinental New York Barclay hotel were notified by the NYC Department of health recently that, so far, three guests of the hotel have been sickened with Legionnaires’ disease. Here is everything we know about InterContinental… read more

Mercer County NJ Legionnaires’ Disease

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 30, 2023

Seven more cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported in Mercer County, an area served by Trenton Water Works since last October says the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). According to recent reports, the seven cases came from Trenton,… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to Meredith, NH Campground

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 18, 2023

Health officials are warning the public about a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to a New Hampshire campground. Five cases, each requiring hospitalization, all have something in common.  They all stayed at the Meredith Woods and Clearwater Campground in Meredith, New… read more

Recent Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks – October 2022

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | November 29, 2022

Legionnaires’ disease affects approximately 5,000 people in the United States each year. An outbreak occurs when two or more people are exposed to Legionella in the same way and become sick around the same time. Here are the most recent… read more

Napa Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 16, 2022

Napa County Public Health is working closely with California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate and remediate sources of Legionnaires’ disease cases in Napa County, California. Here’s what we know about… read more