Legionnaires' Disease

  • A type of pneumonia, Legionnaires' disease is bacterial infection of the respiratory tract.MedlinePlus: Legionnaires' Disease It was first discovered in 1976, when a group of people, who had just returned from the American Legion Convention, came down with pneumonia.MayoClinic.com: Legionnaires' Disease

    The fatality rate of Legionnaires' disease ranges from 5 percent to 30 percent due to complications and late treatment.CDC: Legionellosis

    Legionnaires' disease can be contracted by inhaling water droplets containing the bacteria or drinking contaminated, stagnant water.MedlinePlus: Legionnaires' Disease

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    The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Legionnaires' disease, please consult your doctor.

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