Legionella

2022 Napa Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 10, 2024

In a December publication of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a recap and wrap-up of the 2022 Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Napa was published. Unsurprisingly, data points to a cooling tower as… read more

Langston Hughes Apartments Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 9, 2024

A public housing complex located in Brownsville, near Brooklyn is under investigation after two Legionnaires’ disease cases were linked to two buildings. They are looking into the water system to determine the source of the illnesses. New York Health provides… read more

Incubation Period for Legionella

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | December 26, 2023

Legionella, a bacterium found in water environments, can pose a health risk when it causes Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia. Understanding the incubation period for Legionella is pivotal in identifying and addressing cases promptly. The incubation period represents… read more

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

Legionella | November 1, 2023

Coping with Legionella infection requires careful attention to your diet to support your recovery. Here’s a guide on the foods that can aid healing and alleviate symptoms. Hydration is Key Legionella infection can lead to pneumonia, and staying hydrated is… read more

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