NYC Legionnaires' outbreak: 6 deaths, 112 cases
New York City health officials confirmed a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem where 112 people have now been diagnosed.
Aug 25, 2025
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Bacteria: News and Research on Legionellaceae
MeSH tree: B03.660.250.460
NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak kills 5
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City's Harlem neighborhood thought to have originated in contaminated cooling towers has killed five people and put 14 in the hospital, health officials said on Monday.
Aug 19, 2025
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New York City Legionnaires' disease outbreak up to 90 cases, 15 hospitalized
There have now been 90 confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease in central Harlem, and 15 people are currently hospitalized battling the disease, the city's health department announced.
Aug 14, 2025
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Update: NYC Legionnaires' outbreak grows to 90 cases; 3 deaths reported
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem has now sickened 90 people and caused three deaths, New York City health officials said Tuesday.
Aug 12, 2025
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New York City Legionnaires' disease outbreak death toll climbs to 3; 67 ill
The deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem continues to spread, forcing residents to be hyper-vigilant and on the look-out for the flu-like symptoms associated with the illness.
Aug 7, 2025
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What to know about Legionnaires' disease, which has sickened dozens in New York City
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City has killed three people and sickened more than five dozen since late July.
Aug 5, 2025
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Legionella unregulated in Maryland despite regular Baltimore outbreaks
Offices, courthouses, a jail and a psychiatric facility throughout Maryland—most in downtown Baltimore—all found Legionella bacteria in their water systems last year, but state law doesn't have any regulations to address ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Swimming in some lakes can lead to infection with Legionella, warn scientists
Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella, bacteria that can cause pneumonia, and people who engage in open water swimming should be aware of this risk, say the authors of a practice article ...
Feb 18, 2025
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Monitoring approach spots warning signs of Legionella outbreaks
Routine, relatively low-cost monitoring of several factors influencing water safety could ward off Legionnaires' disease outbreaks in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care settings, a new study suggests.
Feb 17, 2025
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Baltimore Legionella samples sent late to lab, documents say
A public health expert said the city of Baltimore should commit to additional Legionella testing after documents obtained by The Baltimore Sun show that Legionella retest results from several city buildings, including City ...
Feb 11, 2025
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