Legionella

Legionella at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center Reemerges with Two New Cases

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 10, 2026

Two patients have been confirmed with Legionella at Pittsburgh VA. The same germ that killed six patients and sickened 22 others at the same hospital in 2011 and 2012. Serious water contamination was observed during that time. So serious that… read more

Lack of Transparency May Have Left Guests Vulnerable to Legionnaires’ Disease at Howard Johnson By Wyndham Hotel

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 20, 2026

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Howard Johnson By Wyndham hotel has raised concerns about guest notification practices and continued spread of illness as mitigation efforts take place. The situation has been ongoing since April, with several guests reporting Legionnaires’… read more

18 Sick with Legionnaires’ Disease at Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara County Public Health Investigates!

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 7, 2026

At least 18 cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Kaiser Permanente have been reported to Santa Clara County Public Health. An investigation is underway. Here’s what we know about the situation so far! Legionnaires’ Disease at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara An… read more

Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease at the Wynn Las Vegas Has Southern Nevada Health District Requesting Guests to Complete Health Survey!

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 30, 2026

Following reports of at least two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at the Wynn Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada Health District has requested guests recently staying at the hotel to fill out a health survey. Additionally, during follow up Legionella testing,… read more

State Health Department Issues Warning About Statewide Increase in Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in North Carolina

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 21, 2026

Legionnaires’ disease in North Carolina has shown a marked increase over the past few years, says North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in a recent press release. On April 17, 2026, the North Carolina Department of Health and… read more

Legionella Detection at Colonial Vista Post Acute & Rehabilitation! Is There a Legionella Outbreak?

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 14, 2026

Colonial Vista Post Acute in Wenatchee, Washington announced on their social media the facility had a Legionella bacteria detection and that the problem has been resolved. However, an initial announcement was not made on their page. Is there a Legionnaires’… read more

I’ve Been Notified of a Legionnaires’ Outbreak: What Do I Do?

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | April 14, 2026

If you are notified of a Legionnaires’ outbreak, act quickly by assessing your exposure, monitoring symptoms, and seeking medical care if needed. Legionnaires’ disease is often linked to contaminated water systems, and early steps can be critical if you later pursue a claim.Step 1: Determine Your Level of ExposureStart by identifying whether you were in…

Older Patients with Legionella Pneumonia and Certain Underlying Conditions Experience Higher Death Rates, Says Mayo Clinic Research

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 8, 2026

Legionella pneumonia is a serious illness. Legionnaires’ disease, the illness associated with Legionella pneumonia, has been associated with hotels, resorts, gyms, large buildings with cooling towers, and hospitals. It is especially dangerous in hospitals because the patients are likely experiencing… read more

Where Are You Most Likely to Catch Legionella?

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | April 7, 2026

You are most likely to catch Legionella in large buildings or facilities with complex water systems that produce airborne mist, such as hotels, hospitals, and large buildings. Legionnaires’ disease occurs when contaminated water droplets are inhaled, which can happen when those systems are not properly maintained. The Most Common Places of ExposureLegionella grows best in…

Is Legionnaires’ Contagious?

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | April 1, 2026

Legionnaires’ disease is not considered contagious in most situations. People do not typically spread it from person to person. Instead, individuals become infected by inhaling water droplets that contain Legionella bacteria. How Legionnaires’ Disease SpreadsLegionnaires’ disease develops when a person breathes in microscopic water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria. These droplets often come from man-made…