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Legionnaires’ Disease in Gaston County Has Investigators Searching for a Source
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024
A cluster of patients with Legionnaires’ disease in Gaston County has prompted a Public Health investigation. The source remains elusive. Gaston County Public Health has not yet been able to determine the source of the illnesses. Here’s what we know… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Roaring River Lodge and RV Park Prompts Investigation
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 6, 2024
Reports of Legionnaires’ disease at Roaring River Lodge and RV Park prompts a Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services investigation. This waterborne illness has many different potential sources. Many of which the facility has onsite. Here’s what we know… read more
Two More Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease at RiverWalk Resort
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
An additional two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at RiverWalk Resort have been reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Bringing the total number of illnesses to at least seven. A Legionnaires’ disease lawsuit may be coming… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at HutsonWood Senior Care Prompts Clay County Health Department Investigation
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
A case of Legionnaires’ disease at HutsonWood Senior Care facility prompts a Clay County Health Department investigation. Both the Health Department and the facility are holding information tightly. Here’s what we know about the situation. Local News WTHI-TV 10 Breaks… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 2, 2024
A case of Legionnaires’ disease in Salem at a city-run long-term care facility in Ohio is under investigation. This information was brought to light at a Board of Health meeting. Brief details about the situation and the ongoing problem of… read more
Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 30, 2024
The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a case of Legionnaires’ disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. In a news release published July 26, 2024, the agency explains what prompted the investigation, what they are doing about it, and… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Piatt County Nursing Home Linked to Death of Resident
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 25, 2024
Legionnaires’ disease at Piatt County Nursing Home linked to death of resident. A resident of Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello, Illinois died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease. The investigation is ongoing. Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Statement about Legionnaires’… read more
What’s in Your Tap Water? Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to Most Tap Water Outbreaks.
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | March 27, 2024
A recent study looking at drinking or tap water outbreaks found some startling facts. Legionnaires’ disease was linked to most tap water outbreaks. Turns out, biofilms may be the largest contributing factor. Waterborne and Tap Water Outbreaks Waterborne pathogens are… read more
Health Department Confirms Legionnaires’ Disease at St. Margaret Hall Cincinnati Nursing Home
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 5, 2024
The Cincinnati Health Department confirmed at least one case of Legionnaires’ disease at St. Margaret Hall, a Cincinnati nursing home. Nursing home residents are considered a susceptible population, meaning they are at higher risk of becoming sick when exposed to… 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