Legionella in water is sickening and sometimes killing Americans, with the current reopening of buildings prompting fresh concerns This story is co-published with Ensia Photograph: Guardian Design Before her 73-year-old mom contracted legionnaires’ disease at...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention closed several buildings it leases in Atlanta because Legionella bacteria have been found in their water systems, the organization said Sunday. No one has reported feeling ill to date, the CDC said. The...
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed four cases of Legionnaires’ disease at two LA Fitness gyms in central Florida’s Orange County, CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG reports. Tony Smith said he has been going to LA Fitness for more than a...
About 3% of Legionnaires’ disease cases were determined to be “definitely associated with a healthcare facility,” with 17% of cases listed as “possibly associated.” June 6, 2017 More than 76% of Legionnaires’ disease cases acquired from Legionella exposure in...
(KMSP) – Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they found the legionella bacteria in most regions of the country. The bacteria was mostly unknown before a 1976 outbreak that claimed 29 lives, and now, the legionella bacteria can be...
