Legionella

Legionnaires’ Disease Cases on the Rise, Says CDC. These Are the Legionnaires’ Disease Symptoms to Look For!

Prepare yourself for this deadly illness by knowing Legionnaires’ disease symptoms and how it is spread. Have you noticed a…

1 year ago

What Organ System Does Legionella Affect?

Legionella bacteria, the causative agents of Legionnaires' disease, primarily affect the respiratory system when they infect humans. However, Legionella bacteria…

1 year ago

Can Legionnaires’ Disease be Transmitted Through Air Conditioning Systems?

Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, has been associated with outbreaks linked to air…

1 year ago

Can Legionnaires’ Disease be Transmitted Through Swimming Pools?

Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, can be transmitted through various water sources, including…

1 year ago

2022 Napa Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

In a December publication of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a recap…

2 years ago

Langston Hughes Apartments Legionnaires’ Outbreak

A public housing complex located in Brownsville, near Brooklyn is under investigation after two Legionnaires’ disease cases were linked to…

2 years ago

Incubation Period for Legionella

Legionella, a bacterium found in water environments, can pose a health risk when it causes Legionnaires' disease, a severe form…

2 years ago

Legionella Recovery Diet: Best Things to Eat While Sick from Legionella

Coping with Legionella infection requires careful attention to your diet to support your recovery. Here's a guide on the foods…

2 years ago

Donated Organs Cause Legionnaires’ Disease?

A study of the first reported cases of transplant patients likely contracting Legionnaires’ disease from donor organs was published in…

2 years ago

What to Do if You Suspect a Legionella Outbreak

It is essential to know what to do if you suspect a Legionella outbreak. Prompt and appropriate action can help…

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