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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Infections: News and Research on Legionnaires' Disease
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How the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service protects public health at home and abroad
When the Trump administration announced in February 2025 that it was cutting 10% of staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it seemed that a small but storied program within it called the Epidemic Intelligence ...
Apr 14, 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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A Legionnaire's disease outbreak has killed 3 at an assisted living facility
Three people who tested positive for Legionnaires' disease have died after an outbreak at an assisted living facility in upstate New York, officials said Thursday.
Sep 5, 2024
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What to know about Legionnaires' disease
Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria. While most people exposed to the bacteria don't get sick, some people are at higher risk of infection and potentially serious illness.
Aug 15, 2024
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The wrong type of plumbing can increase the risk of Legionnaires' disease, researchers say
Pipe-in-pipe plumbing systems on the Norwegian market are tested and approved via the SINTEF Technical Approval System. However, plumbing installed in connection with so-called combi-cabinets has not been approved. The reason ...
Oct 30, 2023
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How the respiratory tract microbiome influences the severity of bacterial pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung alveoli caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. It is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, representing a clinical and economic burden and a global public health ...
Sep 12, 2023
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Legionnaires' disease outbreak in southeast Poland on decline with only 1 new case reported
Just one new case of Legionnaires' disease was reported Tuesday in southeast Poland in an area close to the Ukraine border, an indication the spread of the disease has been curbed following chlorine disinfection of the water ...
Sep 5, 2023
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Death toll rises to five in Poland Legionnaire's outbreak
The death toll from an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease in Rzeszow, southeast Poland, has risen to five, local authorities said Thursday as they try to detect the contamination source.
Aug 24, 2023
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